Head of Operations & Logistics

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a rapidly expanding Retail business who are looking to appoint a Head of Operations and Logistics to their busy Logistics and Distribution team. This role will be managing all strategies across two sites, implementing LEAN principals and a continuous improvement approach. This role will be looking after senior management and all operational activities, so the right person will have experience in Operational Management, Distribution, and Logistics at a very senior level.

This role would suit a Logistics Director, Head of Logistics, Operations Director, Head of Operations, Head of Distribution and other senior role titles in these areas

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Operations & Logistics

• Overall control of Site Operations, Managing Returns and Stock Control Management Teams
• Provide motivation, training, coaching and support to fully develop your team
• Strong performance in onboarding, performance management and absence management
• Decision making in all areas
• Responsible for a budget covering 2 main distribution centres of circa £8 million per annum
• Overall responsibility for distribution of £60 million of sales and an average stock holding of £8 million
• Deploy solutions to increase profitability by reviewing all existing budget spend (equipment, headcount, storage, distribution partners, packaging and automation)
• Striving for a lean distribution model
• Report operational performance to the Board of Directors

Personal Specification of the Head of Operations & Logistics

• Previous experience in a Senior operational role managing large budgets
• Strong Systems experience
• Retail/Distribution Industry experience in a medium-large company.

Salary:

Up to £60,000 + Bonus and attractive benefits package

This role would suit a Logistics Director, Head of Logistics, Operations Director, Head of Operations, Head of Distribution and other senior role titles in these areas.