Gordon Zitter

Logistics and supply chain professional with hands-on experience in material planning, supplier management, inventory control, and packaging operations within fast-paced logistics environments. Completed a year-long rotation at Yusen Logistics (Mitsubishi account), gaining practical understanding of end-to-end logistics processes — from inbound and outbound coordination to cost recovery, supplier management, and sustainability compliance. Former senior insurance analyst with over 12 years of experience delivering data-driven risk analysis and insight.

Currently completing a BA (Hons) in Business Management (Supply Chain and Logistics), combining academic knowledge with industry experience to deliver efficient, sustainable, and data-driven logistics solutions.

Intern – Supply Chain & Procurement Rotation - Yusen Logistics - UK

(2024-09 - 2025-08)

Supported logistics coordination for 10,000+ SKUs, optimising material flow and process efficiency. Mitsubishi Department (3PL Warehouse).

• Partnered with Mitsubishi to produce packaging cost and compliance reports tracking ~120 tonnes annually.
• Negotiated supplier returns, recovering 50% of mis-ordered packaging costs and reducing waste.
• Designed and implemented a packaging inventory management and reporting process covering approximately 120 tonnes of packaging annually, improving stock visibility, compliance reporting, and operational planning.
• Contributed to sustainability initiatives through improved recycling and waste management processes.
• Developed procurement and cost control system using WMS and advanced Excel to build my own bespoke tools.
• Rotated across inbound freight, outbound distribution, inventory control, returns, and value-added logistics services.

Warehouse / Logistics Assistant - Tropical Marine Services - UK

(2024-06 - 2024-09)

• Supported goods-in/out operations with stock rotation, quality checks, and inventory records, adjusting working hours to handle urgent or late-arriving shipments.
• Managed pallets, vehicle loading/unloading, and maintained clean, safe warehouse and cold-room environments.
• Conducted delivery-runs and preparation by organising outgoing orders and ensuring proper packaging for temperature-sensitive items and livestock.
• Picked, packed, and prepared marine livestock and dry goods orders, ensuring animal welfare, and accurate documentation.

Business Manager - Kardon Limited - UK

(2020-06 - 2021-01)

• Managed warehouse operations and optimised layout for 28 kg wooden dispensers to maximise space and efficiency.
• Controlled logistics budgets, supplier relationships, and client order fulfilment.
• Coordinated B2B logistics for clients including Burger King UK, ensuring service reliability and customer satisfaction.

Catastrophe Modeller - Chaucer Syndicates - UK

(2010-08 - 2022-04)

• Modelled the exposure of insured portfolios to natural disasters.
• Managed portfolio aggregation to control exposure and ensure compliance with regulatory coverage limits.
• Delivered risk analytics and strategic recommendations to underwriting teams.
• Presented data-driven insights to internal and external stakeholders.

BA (Hons) - Business Management (Supply Chain and Logistics) - Middlesex University, London (2022-09 - 2026-04)