Director of Supply Chain and Logistics
Ref: 251639
London, United Kingdom
£130,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
- Logistics Operations Enhancement
- Business Growth Facilitator
About the candidate
A dynamic and strategically-minded Director of Supply Chain and Logistics, this candidate brings a wealth of experience in optimising supply chain functions, logistics operations, and warehouse management to drive momentum and achieve substantial financial gains. With a forceful track record in high-scale retail and e-commerce environments, this highly competent leader has demonstrated success in shoring up supply chains to meet strategic business goals and enhance profitability.
Commercial agility, coupled with a sharp focus on advancing innovative supply chain solutions, highlights this candidate's ability to ramp up operations without compromising on efficiency or costs. Their background in managing extensive teams reflects a commanding leadership style that embraces change and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in challenging settings.
What makes them great?
- Demonstrated the ability to double revenue from £80m to £160m in five years by establishing a robust supply chain and logistics operations model.
- Developed and implemented KPIs leading to major operational improvements, reducing fresh food waste significantly from 12.0% to 1.5%, improving inbound service and stock accuracy.
- Played a pivotal role in setting strategic supply chain direction which enabled scaling operations efficiently, reflected in the elimination of delivery failures and ensuring legal compliance.
- Forecasting accuracy improved, directly boosting customer fulfilment rates.
Areas of expertise
- Supply Chain Optimisation: Proven track record in restructuring supply chain processes to accommodate business growth and significant increases in demand, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Leadership in Logistics: Expertise in leading substantial logistics and supply chain teams, significantly increasing operational output and employee engagement.
- Cost Reduction and Profit Growth: Utilised strategic approaches to significantly curb operational costs while doubling revenue within highly competitive sectors.
- Team Development and Leadership: Known for building and leading large teams to achieve beyond set targets through strategic direction and empowering leadership.