Operations Director

Ref: 311866

Poole, England

£150,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Supply Chain Leader
• Cost Reduction Specialist
• Operational Excellence

About the candidate

This Operations Director carries a wealth of expertise with over 20 years in the logistics and supply chain sectors. Their experience spans in-house and third-party operations and includes strategic roles in organisations of various sizes worldwide. They have demonstrated exceptional abilities in leadership, strategic planning and execution, ensuring that organisations overcome complex challenges and achieve notable cost reductions and efficiency improvements.

Throughout their career, the candidate has taken on roles of increasing responsibility, from managing small teams to overseeing large-scale global operations, consistently ensuring all logistical and operational components align with the broader business objectives. Their proactive approach has been instrumental in revitalising operational procedures, drastically reducing costs, and enhancing overall service delivery across multiple organisations.

What makes them great?

• Proven leadership and strategic direction, leading to a 23% reduction in shipping costs in their current role.
• Adept in managing extensive service performance across 1,000 partners, enhancing accountability and service excellence.
• Spearheaded gross margin improvement initiatives, achieving a 17% increase in margins.
• Implemented new ERP systems and managed major supply chain overhauls, leading to significant cost savings and efficiency boosts.

Areas of expertise

• Supply Chain and Distribution Management
• Budgeting and Cost Control
• Change Management
• Commercial Contract Management
• Team Optimization and Customer Development
• In-house and Contract Logistics
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives