Operations Director

Ref: 258470

Southampton, United Kingdom

£90,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Logistics Expert
• Cost Reduction Specialist
• Supply Chain Leader

About the candidate

Our candidate is a season professional in Global logisics with a comprehensice background in supply chain, distribution and warehousing, UK/EU Customs, freight forwarding, project management, E-commerce (Fulfilment) start-ups SME and Amazon programs. Boasting over 15 years of expert experience, they demonstrated a profound ability to drive global strategic initiatives. Operating internationally across diverse sectors such as Fast-moving consumer goods EMEA (FMCG) E-commerce on platforms like shopify, Amazon, Walmart, and Allegro, as well industries inclusing fashion, automotive and lifestyle products, the breadth of their expertise is extensive.

 

Well-versed in formulating and executing sales and operational planning (S&OP) and sales and Operational Execution (S&OE), their skills also cover Inventory management, freight optimisation, customs compliance and implementing complex financial KPI’s. They excel in optimising global supply chain process through identifying weakness in-advance utilising data to drive improvements. The are adapt in leading globally dispersed teams, managing complex stakeholder relationships, fulfilling stringent deadlines, and adapting nimbly to changing business landscapes.

What makes them great?

• Successfully built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while promoting ownership and cost reduction
• Successfully implemented x2 start-up SaaS businesses (freight forwarder & Customs AEO) in the UK/EU within 6-months with a revenue stream c£5m combined
• Implemented a new logistical WMS to improve global performance, reduce cost saving and improve customer relations
• Proven leader of cost-saving initiatives, demonstrated by the successful reduction of operational budget by £0.4m through strategic negotiations and efficiency projects
• Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of logistics operations through KPI’s

Areas of expertise

• FMCG global & Domestic Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Partnerships and Planning
• Commercial & Purchasing Negotiations
• WMS implementations
• UK/EU AEO Customs regulations 
• Work planning and prioritisation
• Budget preparation and management 
• Continuous improvement and cost reduction
• E-commerce platforms (Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, Allegro)
• Inventory and Warehouse planning 
•  International Start-up SME