Operations Director

Ref: 543263

UK

£120,000

• Permanent
• Proven Leadership
• Cost Reduction Expert
• Change Management Specialist

About the candidate

An Operations Director with over 25 years of extensive experience in both in-house and 3PL businesses, this candidate has a strong background in managing distribution centres, transportation, and freight management functions across various industries. Their career showcases a proven track record of implementing significant change projects, resulting in substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements. 

What makes them great?

• Successfully unlocked £1m of transport savings through re-scheduling at a national retail group
• Implemented a logistics transformation programme leading to £15m in like-for-like savings at a prominent UK retailer
• Managed significant infrastructure and technology improvements, achieving £3m Year 1 savings at a distribution centre
• Driven operational excellence resulting in £3.6m worth of cost savings at a leading logistics company

Areas of expertise

• Significant experience managing logistics functions, including distribution centres and transportation networks
• Proven track record in implementing major change projects that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance
• Strong leadership skills, with a history of developing resilient and high-performing teams
• Excellent financial acumen, initially trained as an accountant, providing a solid foundation for business and financial strategy