Lynn Parnell’s Résumé

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

Lynn has over 20 years experience in logistics in both technical and operational roles within Logistics and Supply Chain.

Lynn started her career with BOC Distribution Services a 3rd party logistics provider and worked with many clients including Marks and Spencer (Food and General Merchandise), British Airways (In Flight Services at Heathrow), SmithKline Beecham (FMCG), Wella (Hair products) and Matthew Clarke (Wines and Cider). During her 5 years with BOCDS Lynn’s roles ranged from Shift supervisor in established warehouses to Business Systems Analyst and IT Project lead for start up operations.

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 (Food and General Merchandise Retail) 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 (food manufacturing) and Nisa Today’s (wholesale retail) 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, integrating and implementing supply chain systems. Clients have included Musgrave Group (Eire and UK food wholesale and retail), BWG (food services), P&O Ferries (on ship retail and catering), NAAFI, Edwards Logistics, Midlands Co-operative Society, Walker Logistics, Suttons Distribution and InterBulk Group. Projects include Supply Chain Reviews, Software Selection, System Integration Consultancy, Project Management, Business Process Re-engineering and Business Continuity Planning. Business areas have included Warehouse Management, Transport Management, ePOS, in-store stock management, warehouse replenishment and forecasting, Air freight, Sea Freight, ERP integration, RF and Voice.

Lynn gained the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) in 2004.

Lynn passed the Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner examinations in 2006 and is a Registered Practitioner in Prince2.

Lynn gained a Diploma in Logistics Management with Distinction in 2009.

Lynn is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK - CILT(UK) and a member of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA).

Lynn was on the initial steering group for the Women In Logistics UK networking group (from launch in 2009 to Jan 2011) and continues to be an active member running the WIL South sub-group and assisting with national event organisation.