Chief Operating Officer
Ref: 393055
Guildford, Surrey, UK
£100,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Leadership,Operational Excellence,Digital Transformation
About the candidate
A strategic Chief Operating Officer with 20 years of demonstrated success in driving top and bottom-line growth, including achieving $1b in incremental revenue and $200m in cost savings. An international procurement and supply chain expert with a track record of $5b in sales. Renowned for leading change & transformation, this candidate is an analytical and critical thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills. With a history of developing high-performing, multifunctional teams in international environments, they are now seeking a COO or Senior Leadership position in a forward-thinking company.
What makes them great?
- Directed significant operational transformations, leading to the largest ever order from a key customer (over $20m) for a Global IT Reseller.
- Implemented strategic initiatives that reduced COGS by 2%, increased hardware configuration productivity by 500%, and cut costs by 40% through the establishment of US IT service centres.
- Spearheaded the redesign of international supply chains and operational processes, substantially reducing supply chain losses.
- Achieved a remarkable turnaround in a non-performing department, reducing overdue backorder from 70% ($28m) to 2%.
Areas of expertise
- Senior Leadership & Strategic Planning: Exceptional at guiding companies through significant growth and operational improvements.
- International Operations & Supply Chain Management: Proficient in managing complex global supply chains, with expertise in FMCG, S&OP, and vendor relationships.
- Process Optimisation & Performance Optimisation: Skilled in Lean Six Sigma, process optimisation, and achieving performance excellence across various business areas.
- IT Strategy & Digital Transformation: Adept at leading digital and IT transformations, improving business processes and efficiencies through innovative technology solutions.