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Head of Group Logistics
Ref: 452065
Birmingham
£60,000
- Permanent
- Cost-Saving Champion
- Strategic Operations Expert
- Proactive Team Leader
About the candidate
An experienced logistics leader, bringing over two decades of expertise in strategic operations and team management across various high-volume environments. Recognised for the ability to drive process improvements, manage complex projects, and deliver significant cost savings. Highly skilled in building and leading teams, streamlining operations, and enhancing systems for better efficiency and customer satisfaction.
What makes them great?
- Saved over £500k in 2023 by reducing carrier, labour, and consumable costs.
- Successfully led operational changes that have delivered robust process management and control.
- Implemented a shift optimisation plan that reduced costs by approximately £80k in 2023.
- Developed new KPIs focused on H&S, quality, and performance to foster better customer engagement and cost management.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic Operations Management: Proficient in overseeing logistics operations, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and developing operational strategies.
- Cost Reduction and Process Optimisation: Demonstrated ability to reduce costs significantly and improve operational efficiencies, saving over £500k in a single year.
- Team Leadership and Development: Leading large teams and developing junior staff for long-term organisational success.
- Project Management: Experienced in managing high-impact projects including the development of a WMS system and optimisation of labour and safety processes.
- Quality Control: Implementing and overseeing rigorous quality controls to meet and exceed performance standards.