Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Hertford
Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 per year
Job Type: Maternity Cover between 9 to 12 months
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour for lunch (35 hours per week)
Our client, who is a market leader in their industry, is seeking a proactive and motivated Operations Manager to join their dedicated team. This role has become available due to business growth and maternity leave.
As Operations Manager, you'll take the lead in managing the company's logistics operations while ensuring exceptional customer service. You'll oversee a small team, coordinate daily activities, and communicate effectively with logistics suppliers and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage a small team, prioritising daily tasks to meet deadlines and deliver excellent service.
2. Plan and schedule collections and deliveries in line with the yearly delivery plan, resolving day-to-day and weekly challenges as they arise.
3. Address and resolve reactive logistics issues, such as port-rejected loads, delivery delays, and rescheduling.
4. Manage customer and logistics queries, complaints, and disputes to ensure a high standard of service.
5. Track supplier performance, providing weekly reports and performance reviews.
6. Price new and existing supply routes, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
7. Respond to incoming enquiries promptly and professionally.
Skills and Requirements:
1. Proven experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or direct logistics management.
2. Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
3. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
4. A self-motivated and proactive approach with a 'can-do' attitude.
5. The ability to build relationships and manage customer expectations effectively.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
Company Benefits:
1. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days after 1 year of service).
2. A supportive and dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
3. Performance related bonus.
4. Team social events.
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.
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