John Bush

Cheerleader
DISC Type : Is

Automtive manufacturing at Automotive

South Shields, England, United Kingdom

Overview

A highly respected logistics and supply chain expert with extensive experience in automotive manufacturing at global companies like Magna International and DHL. He is a natural leader, known for managing teams of over 1000 personnel and possessing detailed knowledge of operational efficiencies and change management.

He is currently in the process of relocating to Spain with his wife. He plans to take a couple of weeks off to settle in before seeking his next professional challenge, highlighting a focus on personal transition and future opportunities.

Unique fact: He is actively seeking both permanent and interim or contract-based supply chain roles and has stated that location is not an issue.

Personality Overview

Considerate

Affable

Cheerful

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.  Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Operational Efficiency
His profile highlights a specific and detailed knowledge of creating efficiencies and implementing change management in large-scale warehousing and logistics operations.
Automotive Logistics
His career has been centered around senior logistics and supply chain roles within the automotive manufacturing sector at companies like Magna International and Lear.
Interim Management
He is actively marketing himself for interim and contract roles, indicating an immediate interest in short-term or project-based leadership positions.

Media Appearances

Board of Directors - Automotive Hall of Fame. Featured in Automotive Hall of Fame

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Work History

7-2023
Automtive manufacturing at Automotive
6-2023 - 1-2025
Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager at Ex auto manufacturing
3-2021 - 6-2023
Senior MP&L Manager at Magna International
4-2019 - 2-2021
Site General Manager at DHL Supply Chain
11-2018 - 3-2019
Interim Logistics Operations Director at NBHX TRIM GROUP

Education

1978 - 1983
None from High School

More Information

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Exp : 6 Location : South Shields, England, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Automtive manufacturing at Automotive
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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Show genuine interest in solving their problems
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision
  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal

DONT's

  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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