Operations Manager

Ref: 193525

Surrey, UK

£60,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Operations Expert
• Cost Reduction Specialist
• Team Leadership Professional

About the candidate

This Operations Manager has extensive experience managing logistics, warehouses, and business operations across various industries including retail, transport, logistics, and digital technology. The candidate presents a solid track record of improving efficiencies, cost management, and oversight of large-scale operations and international shipments. Their success is illustrated through a leadership style that is equally adept at strategic planning and hands-on management, consistently fostering environments that prioritize efficiency and rigorous cost control. Key experiences include spearheading operations in a leading market presence in distribution across the UK and managing multi-million pound operations with significant cost savings attributed under their leadership.

What makes them great?

• Improved overall logistics budget by introducing new third-party logistics partners, revamping internal processes, and creating more economical order processes with suppliers.
• Introduced and managed significant improvements in international shipping, leading to expansion in B2B and B2C markets which integrated modern customer interaction tools and swifter customs clearance processes.
• Demonstrated capability to implement systems and strategies under stringent timeframes, with an emphasis on both cost-effectiveness and service quality improvement.
• History of successfully handling multiple projects concurrently with a clear, strategic vision, and producing tangible, positive outcomes in terms of cost-saving (£122k annual saving in one instance) and operational efficiency.

Areas of expertise

• Warehouse Management: Skilled in overseeing large facilities, improving space utilisation and operational workflows.
• Logistics & Transport Management: Expertise in both national and international logistics including cost reductions, supplier negotiations, and improved service levels.
• Strategic Operations Planning: Ability to drive business change by aligning operational strategies with business goals, evidenced by significant cost reductions and turnover growth.
• Team Leadership & Development: Proven track record in building, mentoring, and leading teams to exceed organisational targets.
• Cost Management & Reduction: Demonstrated success in significantly reducing operational costs without compromising on service quality.