Director of Operations UK

Ref: 282717

Bracknell, UK

£100,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Logistics Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Financial Management

About the candidate

A seasoned professional in the logistics and supply chain sector, our candidate boasts a rich background in operational and commercial roles. They have demonstrated success managing large-scale logistics operations spanning various industries such as fashion, aerospace, technology, telecommunications, automotive, and luxury brands. Their career highlights a distinguished proficiency in overseeing UK operations, emphasising profit and loss management, customer retention, and innovative solutions design. This has included the leadership of significant teams and multi-site responsibilities, as well as membership on executive boards.

What makes them great?

• Proven ability to manage and grow operations significantly, evidenced by leading a team over 350 members and managing 12 logistics sites across the UK.
• Adept at financial management with a track record of overachieving budgets, including a notable £2M above EBIT budget in 2023.
• Successful in implementing large-scale system upgrades and new operational processes that enhance business growth and customer satisfaction.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic management of extensive logistics operations across the UK, including air, ocean, and road transport.
• Expertise in procurement and pricing strategies, ensuring competitiveness and operational efficiency.
• Profound knowledge and implementation experience with several warehouse management and transport management systems.
• Skilled in operational restructuring to enhance productivity and profitability.