Operations Director
Ref: 156310
Leicestershire
£75,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Operations Improvement
- Efficient Supply Chain Management
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
This candidate is a highly accomplished Operations Director with extensive experience in developing customer-focused operations in the realms of Retail Logistics and Omni-channel environments. Their expertise is particularly pronounced in leading teams through significant changes and driving operational excellence that aligns with strategic business goals.
The candidate boasts a solid track record of enhancing operations and customer experiences across a variety of settings, including multi-site retail distribution networks and high-volume distribution centres. They are acknowledged for their prowess in P&L management and have been instrumental in driving substantial cost savings and operational efficiencies.
What makes them great?
- Achieved a 99.7% pick accuracy, leading to a significant addition of £4M in stock distribution.
- Implemented strategic improvements resulting in a £500K reduction in transport costs annually.
- Achieved a £250,000 productivity saving by enhancing operations which increased units per hour by 10%.
- Successfully led and managed teams to achieve up to 30,000 units recall processing per week.
Areas of expertise
- Customer Focused Operations: Skilled in aligning operational activities with customer expectations and business strategies.
- Multi-site Retail Distribution: Experienced in overseeing extensive retail distribution networks and enhancing their efficiency.
- Automated Distribution Centres (DC) & 3PL Management: Proficient in managing advanced automated logistics facilities and third-party logistics.
- Cost Reduction and Process Optimisation: Adept at implementing cost-saving measures and process improvements to boost efficiency.