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Business Optimisation & Analytics Consultant

Ref: 581261

Northampton, UK

£45,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Operational Excellence
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

A Planning & Performance Manager with extensive experience in distribution management, including sectors like in-house operations and 3PL environments. Specializes in planning, performance, data analytics, and programming. Recognised for strategic leadership abilities, the candidate successfully addresses complex operations and data issues, providing actionable insights and robust solutions.

Proven track record in resource planning and team management ensures operational excellence and employee satisfaction in high-pressure settings. Through innovative strategies and a hands-on approach, this leader fosters team development and achieves significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Currently seeking a permanent role where meticulous data handling and strategic operational oversight will drive business success and operational robustness.

What makes them great?

  • Restructured resource planning for agility during rapid business growth and the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring operational flexibility and business continuity.
  • Conceived and implemented a Christmas Incentive Bonus scheme, aligning team efforts with peak time company targets and reducing turnover.
  • Developed multi-skilling initiatives for site employees aiding in transitions, thus enhancing capability and morale during critical periods.
  • Reduced site incidents through proactive training, bolstering safety and reducing costs associated with workplace accidents.

Areas of expertise

  • Resource and Capacity Planning: Proven ability to manage demand forecasting and resource allocation, ensuring operational efficiency and budget alignment.
  • Performance Management: Skilled at driving team performance against KPIs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading teams through complex transitions and operational challenges, while being committed to team development and success.
  • Data Analytics and Reporting: Proficient in the use of data to inform strategic decisions, leading to substantial cost reductions and service improvements.