Operations Manager
Ref: AS4419693
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
£55,000
- Permanent
- European 3PL Partnerships
- Supply Chain Efficiency
- Operational Process Improvement
About the candidate
A seasoned operations professional with over seven years’ experience across supply chain management, logistics and distribution environments. They have managed third-party logistics partnerships across multiple European countries, bringing a practical, hands-on approach to improving operational performance in fast-moving settings.
With experience spanning a mid-sized logistics provider, a large retail operation and a national manufacturing business, they are confident leading teams, improving processes and building strong stakeholder relationships. They are now seeking a permanent opportunity and are available to start in two weeks.
What makes them great?
- Proven efficiency improvements: Implemented new KPIs that improved order processing accuracy by 20% within a regional distribution environment.
- Cost-conscious operator: Supported vendor negotiations and cost-reduction activity that helped reduce logistics expenses by 15%.
- Customer-focused leadership: Improved delivery coordination and problem resolution, contributing to a 10% increase in customer satisfaction scores.
Areas of expertise
- 3PL & European Logistics Management: Experienced in managing third-party logistics partners across multiple European markets, ensuring service levels and operational standards are maintained.
- Operational Performance Improvement: Skilled in using KPIs, reporting tools and structured processes to improve accuracy, delivery performance and team output.
- Inventory & Supply Chain Analysis: Strong background in analysing supply chain data, improving demand forecasting and reducing excess stock levels.