Fulfilment Director - Exeter

Fulfilment Director Jobs

The role of the Fulfilment Director is to be responsible for developing and implementing the logistics strategy across all channels.

The Fulfilment Director should oversee all cross-functional operational relationships to ensure business targets are met by providing leadership, motivation and by driving performance daily. Continuous liaison with all Third Party Key Stakeholders is required to ensure the same level of fulfilment is delivered externally, as well as internally.

The skills required

The Fulfilment Director must have extensive experience of managing operational processes and cross functional working. A highly competent leader, they will be able to demonstrate the ability to develop strategies where an existing infrastructure exists with resultant improvement in business metrics.

The Fulfilment Director must foster internal relationships to build a team capable of delivering complex solutions and exceptional customer service.

Fulfilment Director Jobs in Exeter

Situated in Devon, Exeter is a historic city on the River Exe. It is known as being one of the most profitable locations to base a business, meaning there are many opportunities for those seeking Fulfilment Director roles.

People have been living in this area for thousands of years - and the easily navigable river meant that there was a thriving trade with the Mediterranean as far back as 250 BC.

During the Middle Ages, Exeter had one of the largest markets in the south-west and it was also known for its annual fairs, which continued until the 16th century.

At the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, Exeter's industry was mainly based on agricultural products. Water power was used to some degree, but the city was too far from a source of coal to make the most of steam power.

The development of the canal network did, however, help to boost Exeter's prominence, and the Bristol and Exeter Railway opened in 1844, further building the local economy.

Today, Exeter is a bustling city with plenty of retail space, particularly in the Princesshay Shopping Centre. It is also home to a number of big employers, with a several companies employing 1,000 people or more - such as British Telecom, EDF and Flybe.

In 2004, the Met Office relocated to Exeter and this organisation is now one of the largest employers in the region, along with Devon County Council and the University of Exeter. Other companies with a significant presence include Tesco, the Highways Agency and Alcoa Howmet.

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Cast UK was founded by logistics, supply chain and procurement specialists, and many of our consultants are from these backgrounds. We therefore have in-depth knowledge of what employers and candidates are looking for. Employers approach us to find candidates because they are confident that we will be able to fill their managerial and executive vacancies.

At any time, we have jobs in all areas of the UK, so we are well placed to find you work in our fields wherever you are located or wherever you plan to locate. If you’re moving house, please check to see if there are any positions available in the new area; if you’re simply looking for more fulfilment in your working life, there’s more than likely an employer who’s looking for the skills you have.

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