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Operations Consultant

Ref: 113048

Reading, UK

£500 per day

  • Contract
  • Proven Cost Savings
  • Strategic Operations Leadership
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

Our candidate is a highly accomplished Operations Consultant with over 20 years of experience in logistics and operations management. Their expertise spans across fast-paced, competitive environments, focusing on large-scale warehousing, transportation, and third-party relationship management. They have a proven track record of success in strategic planning, resource management, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Their leadership skills are underscored by their ability to assemble and steer high-performing teams, forge robust stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous operational improvement.

What makes them great?

  • Strategic Vision: Visionary in aligning operational practices with corporate objectives, ensuring all activities support overarching business goals.
  • Proven Savings: Achieved cost reductions totalling £360,000 annually through streamlined operations and renegotiated supplier contracts.
  • Cultural Leadership: Exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at nurturing talent and fostering a cooperative team environment.
  • Operational Excellence: Consistently improves operational metrics such as order fulfilment and stock integrity, enhancing service delivery and stakeholder confidence.

Areas of expertise

  • Logistics and Operations Management: Expert in managing comprehensive logistics operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and optimisation of processes.
  • Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement: Demonstrated ability to significantly reduce costs and enhance efficiency through strategic vendor negotiations and process optimisations.
  • Team Leadership and Development: Skilled in building, mentoring, and leading teams to achieve excellent performance and meet critical business goals.
  • Project and Change Management: Proven competence in overseeing significant projects from inception to completion, excelling in environments requiring adaptability and fast-paced decision making.