Head of Operations
Ref: AS4980297
Manchester, UK
£75,000
- Permanent
- E-Commerce Operations
- 3PL Partner Management
- Logistics Optimisation
About the candidate
A commercially minded operations leader with strong experience across high-growth e-commerce, retail and consumer brand environments. They bring a solid background in fulfilment, returns, inbound and outbound logistics, final mile performance and 3PL partner management, with a practical, data-led approach to improving service levels and operational efficiency.
They are confident working across cross-functional teams, using insight and clear communication to influence stakeholders and keep continuous improvement moving. With experience negotiating with logistics partners, improving delivery performance and streamlining processes, they would suit a permanent role where they can take ownership of operational performance and support scalable growth.
What makes them great?
- Improves operational efficiency: Introduced new processes across multiple logistics areas, improving efficiency by around 20% while also supporting better customer satisfaction and delivery performance.
- Reduces cost and improves returns flow: Developed a more streamlined returns process that reduced costs by around 15% and improved processing times, helping inventory move more effectively.
- Shortens supply chain lead times: Identified and delivered logistics improvements that reduced lead times by around 30%, creating a more responsive and accurate supply chain operation.
Areas of expertise
- Logistics and fulfilment operations: Experienced across fulfilment, returns, inbound and outbound logistics, final mile processes and SLA management.
- 3PL and partner management: Skilled at building strong relationships with external logistics partners and negotiating contracts that support better service and performance.
- Data-led continuous improvement: Uses supply chain analysis and operational insight to identify inefficiencies, improve forecasting and drive measurable change.