Client Overview
Loom Talent Limited are exclusively representing a rapidly growing, European FMCG Retail provider, with a primary focus on delivering unrivalled levels of service within the S. Yorkshire region.
The business boasts an already impressive product range with routes to market including; FMCG, Retail, E-Commerce, Fashion & Reverse Logistics.
The Role
The Director of Operations will play a critical role in leading all activity across UK operations, whilst interfacing with European counterparts.
This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding and industry-leading organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all operational activities, including warehousing, distribution, strategy, continuous improvement and projects.
* Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective UK operational team (500+ employees) through manager and Head's Of as direct reports. An awareness of the potential challenges new site start up launches can have on collective culture is important to this client.
* Client Relationships: Build and maintain an already impressive, strong customer relationship base, ensuring satisfaction.
* Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Develop and manage the operational budget in excess of £80m, ensuring financial objectives are achieved while maintaining service & quality.
* Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice.
* Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
* Innovation: Drive innovation, Automation & Robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
* Supplier Relationships: Manage UK commercial relationships with customers, suppliers and third-party service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective services.
The Successful Candidate - Key Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Management, or a related field, MBA or Advanced Degree - Advantageous
* Proven experience in operational leadership positions within the FMCG / Retail / E-Commerce or 3PL Logistics & Supply Chain industry, with a minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility -Essential.
* A minimum of 5 years' experience operating at either a Head of or Director level -Essential.
* Previous budgetary responsibility across multi-site operations in excess of £50m -Essential.
* Exposure to Semi-Automation & Robotics - AMR's, AGV's - Advantageous
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
* Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market.
* An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges
Salary & Benefits Package
* Salary - £100,000 to £110,000
* Company Car / Car Allowance
* Company Bonus Scheme
* 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays
* Matched Pension Contributions
* 4 x Annual Salary Life Assurance
* Plus additional company benefits