Lynn Parnell’s Résumé

Lynn Parnell BSc. (Hons.), ARCS, FCILT

Lynn has 20 years experience in logistics in both technical and operational roles. Lynn started her career with BOC Distribution Services a 3rd party logistics provider and worked with many clients including Marks and Spencer, British Airways and Matthew Clarke. During her 5 years with BOCDS Lynn’s roles ranged from Shift supervisor in the warehouse to Business Systems Analyst.

In 1995 Lynn joined WCSS International as Technical Implementation specialist. In this role she learnt COBOL programming and improved on her AS/400 operational skills. With WCSS Lynn was involved in the implementation and support of clients in the UK, Europe and South Africa. Including being Technical Lead for the roll-out of WCSS into 3 depots for Modis Sonae in Portugal. After being promoted to Customer Services co-ordinator Lynn was instrumental in setting up and managing the “Services Desk” to support all European and South African clients.

During 1998 Lynn moved to EXE Technologies as a Project Manager and was responsible for the implementation of Supply Chain Projects at Somerfield and Londis Holdings. Whilst performing this role she also became familiar with the UNIX operating system and Informix programming.

In 1999 Lynn joined SCManager UK (formerly WCSS International) to help re-launch the SCManager product in the EMEA region. In this role Lynn was involved in RF implementations for B&Q, Manor Bakeries and Nisa Today’s as well as managing the technical team. In September 2000 Lynn formed Logistics Partners with Karen Kelly and became Sole-Proprietor in May 2001.

Since forming Logistics Partners Lynn and has been fully utilised bringing measurable benefits to clients, using her practical experience in operating, programming, designing and implementing supply chain systems. Further details of assignments are included on the “Typical Assignments” page.

In 2004 Lynn passed the European Computer Driving License (ECDL).

Lynn Parnell is a Registered Practitioner in Prince2.
She passed the Foundation and Practitioner examinations in the Prince2 Project Management Methodology in January 2006.

In 2007 Lynn became a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK - CILT(UK).

In 2009 Lynn was awarded a Diploma in Logistics Management (with Distinction).

In February 2009 Lynn joined the Steering Group for the Women In Logistics UK networking group.