Head of Operations
Ref: 238753
Manchester, UK
£50,000
- Permanent
- Strategic And Operational Planning
- Cost Control And Savings
- Available In 2-3 Weeks
About the candidate
An experienced, dedicated, and enthusiastic logistics professional with a proven track record across various sectors including Education, E-commerce, B2B, and Retail. This Head of Operations boasts significant achievements in strategic and tactical planning, delivering customer-focused processes, and leading teams to enhance efficiencies and drive continual improvement. With a knack for assertive communication and fostering best practice solutions, they have shown exceptional ability in delivering operational change and developing staff within dynamic organizational structures.
What makes them great?
- Achieved a £250K cost saving through a strategic shipping review and a £100K saving through carrier reviews, showcasing exceptional cost management and negotiation skills.
- Implemented WMS and carrier changes leading to significant operational improvements and cost reductions, including a £300K saving in carrier costs over one year.
- Played a key role in driving sustainable operational changes, leading to enhanced efficiency, employee development, and successful site certifications such as ISO14001.
- Proven success in contract management with a £3.2m budget, demonstrating strong financial oversight and partner management skills.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic and Operational Planning: Demonstrated ability in formulating and executing strategic plans to drive business growth and process optimisation.
- Change Management: Expert in leading and implementing significant operational changes to optimise efficiency and productivity.
- Contract and 3PL Management: Proven competencies in managing large budgets and contracts with third-party logistics partners, achieving significant cost savings.
- Project Management: Skilled in overseeing critical projects, such as ERP implementations and warehouse setups, through to successful completion.
- Cost Control and Savings: Track record of driving cost reduction and savings across various operations, evidenced by substantial financial achievements in past roles.