Head of Operations

Ref: BBBH: 252789

London

£75,000

• Permanent
• Immediately Available

About the candidate

A strategic Head of Business Operations with extensive experience in FMCG end-to-end global supply chain with a proven track record of 17 years' experience in managing global logistics, warehousing, inventory, procurement, categories, suppliers & 3PL relationship, continuous improvement, business transformation in different industries (FMCG - Furniture / Homeware - Healthcare)

What makes them great?

• Planned and managed the end-to-end logistics,starting from raw materials suppliers in Europe & UK until last mile delivery to top retailers in UK, Europe, USA & Canada in full and on time within food industry
• Managed local & global logistics for raw materials inbound & finished products outbound within homewares and furniture industry
• Reduced the transit time by optimising routes and onboarding new reliable logistics partners
• Developed and managed relationship with the category's suppliers, 3PL and logistics partners
• Led multiple cross functional projects delivered within timescale and budget

Areas of expertise

• Developed an optimised warehouse layout and design that enhances efficiency, minimises travel distances by 12% and improves goods flow
• Enhanced in-house fleet utilisation and reduced outsourcing third party transport by 20%
• Delivered H&S training programs to 150 staff
• Minimising the cost to serve by 6%
• Led the logistics for one of the biggest retailers and delivered over £10m sales
• Delivered the full P&L for designated accounts & exceeded the sales targets by 15%