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Chris Childs

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Distribution Center Manager at Smyths Toys Superstores
📍 Corby, England, United Kingdom

Chris Childs is an IT Delivery Lead at Smyths Toys, having progressed through the company from a Sales Assistant. He has extensive experience in warehouse operations and team development, focusing on efficiency and achieving KPIs. His background includes managing a full 24/7 distribution operation and leading large teams.

He has a strong professional interest in logistics and supply chain technology, following innovations from companies like SAP, Swisslog, and JDA Software. This is complemented by a personal interest in the LEGO Group, which aligns with his career in the toy industry.

He was responsible for the successful opening and integration of a new 500, 000 sqft distribution center in Corby.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Distribution Center Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Corby, England, United Kingdom
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Warehouse Operations
Managed a 500, 000 sqft distribution center, focusing on KPIs, process improvement, and servicing retail stores and e-commerce.
Logistics Technology
Actively explores new warehouse technology by attending industry events like IntraLogistex and follows companies like Swisslog and Datalogic.
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Career

Work history

3-2015
Distribution Center Manager
Smyths Toys Superstores
2-2012 - 4-2015
Store Manager
Smyths Toys Superstores
2-2011 - 2-2012
Assistant Manager
Smyths Toys Superstores
11-2009 - 2-2011
Sales Assistant
Smyths Toys Superstores
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Education
1997 - 2005
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Bartholomew School
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