Assignments

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. 

• 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.

• 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.