Head of Operations
Central London
£50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
Role Profile
Our client, an established FMCG business based in Central London, are looking for an experienced Operations professional, ideally coming from a fast paced and demanding background. The successful candidate should have strong experiences managing 3PL performance and customer service.
Key responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational planning and support
- Manage demand and forecasting cycle
- Lead and develop and coach direct reports within supply chain
- Liaising with 3PL to ensure an uninterrupted supply chain
- Managing distribution budget
- Identifying supply chain improvements to performance and process
- Developing relationships with suppliers, 3rd party contracts and key stake holders
- Manage on-boarding of new customers
- Manage internal communications across all levels
Skills and Experience
- Strong background within Supply Chain
- Previous experience managing 3PL partners
- Strategic background
- Background within fast paced demanding supply chain
- Strong commercial skills
- Proven supervisory / coaching skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Experienced within ERP systems, preferably SAP
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong influencer
- Proven Track record
- Strong MS office skills
- Passionate about people management and development
- Strong presentation and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate, influence and manage others
- Ability to maintain an objective approach when faced with competing priorities
- Proactive, 'can do' attitude
- Ability to understand and maximise the benefits of supply chain systems
Client information
Our client is a FMCG business.
Remuneration
£50,000 - £55,000 DOE + Benefits
About Cast UK
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