Assignments

Warehouse Operations Director

This private equity backed FMCG distribution business requires a Warehouse Operations Director to deliver best in class warehousing solutions across the business' three key sites with over 700 employees. 

Role Description

  • Work with the board to deliver on the strategic objectives of the group;
  • Develop a detailed customer engagement plan to onboard existing and new customers;
  • Focus on Service and ability to create opportunities to maximise EBITDA contribution;
  • Develop internal talent to enable key individuals to create high performing teams;
  • Achieve and sustain 'best in class' operational performance within budget whilst delivering 'continuous improvement' initiatives to targets;
  • Strong management and control of depot key performance indicators;
  • Create and maintain long-term customer relationships using own credibility and integrity, seeking win-win solutions.

Requirements

  • Significant knowledge and experience of warehouse and transport management systems and their effective use;
  • Experience operating at director/board level in a temperature controlled logistics environment;
  • Experience working with FMCG manufacturers and or the grocery retail sector;
  • Explicit understanding of the international logistics landscape;
  • Experience of delivering and exceeding budgetary targets;
  • Experience of Red Prairie will be considered an advantage.
Sector
Business Services, FMCG, Transport & Logistics
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Reference
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