The position is responsible for the Operation of Warehouses in the UK and Sweden, with additional responsibility limited to stock planning and working capital inventory in Central Europe.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Annual Operating Plan for the sites, managing budgets, site spend, and leading stock planning to achieve operational goals in Europe.
- Enhance organizational capabilities through succession planning, employee development, and performance management, while also coaching the leadership team and fostering effective communication within the site.
- Oversee the implementation of Health, Safety, and Environmental programs to ensure high safety standards are maintained on-site, compliant with regulations and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Lead the site's Lean transformation by modeling Lean leadership expectations, adhering to standardized work, and actively engaging in floor operations and system audits to drive cultural change.
- Collaborate with customer experience and sales teams to align on customer requirements and delivery expectations while providing indirect cross-functional leadership to influence and motivate teams across various functions for optimal site performance.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field, or possess equivalent work experience.
- Possess proven experience in warehouse management or distribution center leadership, demonstrating a track record of enhancing operational efficiency and team performance.
- Certified as a Green Belt, Lean Expert, or Lean Master, indicating expertise in Lean methodologies.
- Exhibit strong leadership and people management skills, with the capability to inspire and motivate a diverse workforce effectively.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, proficiency in warehouse management systems, and a solid understanding of inventory control and order fulfillment processes.
Our Offer
- Work for a well-known brand with a continued focus on innovation and growth
- Join a dynamic team where most leaders are promoted from within
- A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation
Additional Information- JOB ID: HRD261497
- Category: Integrated Supply Chain
- Location: Safety Centre, Cheaney Drive,Grange Park,Northampton,NORTHAMPTONSHIRE,NN4 5FB,United Kingdom
- Exempt