Chief Operations Officer
Location: Bournemouth (Some Hybrid Flexibility)
Package: Base Circa £130k - £150k (Negotiable) + Executive Benefits
An opportunity has arisen for a Chief Operations Officer seeking a new challenge within the dynamic, fast-moving environment of this growing FMCG Brand.
About the role
This role is a Board level position with responsibility for leading and directing all operational activities within the business to ensure that the overall company objectives are met as efficiently and effectively as possible. The role will be accountable for all aspects of operations; Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution, Order Management, New Product Project Management, Supply and Demand Planning, Production Planning (3rd Party Contract) and Product Compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work collaboratively with other Board members to manage both the day-to-day running of the business and to also define its strategic direction in terms of long-term planning and setting and meeting corporate objectives.
2. Set strategic objectives and deliver key results for all operational activities to facilitate driving the growth and profitability of the business against agreed targets.
3. Create a pro-active approach to dealing with ongoing compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
4. Implement a fully functioning international multi-site fulfilment operation supporting the businesss long-term strategic goals.
5. Provide dynamic leadership to a diverse team of senior reports to ensure efficient and effective functioning of each discipline within the operations portfolio, whilst fostering seamless collaboration and coordination within the team.
6. Control costs and deliver cost savings across the operations group to support the businesss budget targets, specifically in the areas of physical distribution and procurement.
7. Monitor the international arena to identify and develop solutions to address opportunities and issues that present themselves in the macro-economic environment.
Experience & Skills - ESSENTIAL
1. A degree level of education.
2. Experience of working at a senior level within an established FMCG Brand.
3. A proven leader with a passion for driving strategic initiatives, optimising processes and people development.
4. Experience in setting up and running an efficient international multi-site fulfilment operation for B2C and B2B customers.
5. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a peer group at a senior management/board level.
6. Financially astute with experience of working at a senior level on budget preparation and management, including P&L and balance sheet activity.
7. Experience of managing and optimising inventory levels of both components and finished goods in relation to demand management and budget control/impact.
8. Extensive and wide-ranging operations management experience within an FMCG environment.
9. An in-depth knowledge of a diverse range of operations business functions including Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution, Order Management, Project Management, Supply and Demand Planning, Production Planning (3rd Party Contract) and Product Compliance.
10. Experience of working in an international arena.
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