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Tom Renphrey

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General Manager DC & Transport Operations at AS Watson
📍 United Kingdom

Tom is a senior logistics leader specializing in operational excellence for multi-site warehousing, distribution, and transport. He has a proven history of driving business transformation for major retailers like AS Watson and Carpetright, managing budgets up to £65M. People often describe him as commercially astute, supportive, and a strong, down-to-earth leader.

Outside of his direct professional responsibilities, Tom shows an interest in the broader UK retail landscape and stays informed on current events, following major players like John Lewis & Partners and news from the BBC.

He has successfully maintained a strong working partnership with a single supplier across multiple different companies for over 20 years.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
General Manager DC & Transport Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Tom shows up

Driven But Considerate
Dynamic But Sincere
Decisive But Friendly

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Priorities

Topics Tom cares about

Retail Fulfilment
His career is dedicated to logistics for major retailers, managing both store fulfilment and direct-to-consumer (DTC) home delivery operations.
Supply Chain Transformation
He has a proven record of driving strategic change, restructuring distribution networks, and successfully integrating group companies to support business growth.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
General Manager DC & Transport Operations
AS Watson
9-2024 - 6-2025
GM Transport (Primark Store Fulfilment)
Wincanton
3-2023 - 9-2024
Interim Director
Hyburn Logistics
5-2016 - 3-2023
Director Of Logistics
Carpetright
11-2010 - 4-2016
General Manager
Home Retail Group PLC
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Education
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Durrants School
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