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Head of Operations and Logistics

Employer
Vertical Advantage
Location
London
Salary
£60000 - £65000 per annum + bonus and benefits
Closing date
16 Apr 2019

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Supply Chain & Logistics

Job Details



A great opportunity for a Head of Operations and Logistics has arisen with a SME London based FMCG business, you will be responsible for moving stock and inventory internationally from a base in Greater London.

As the Head of Operations and Logistics you will have full responsibility of the logistics department operations including managing a small team as well as supplier management. You will be responsible for setting and developing the logistics strategy and influencing stake holders as the most senior levels.

Responsibilities will include:
  • Day to day management and running of the Operation
  • Working with and managing the planning activity to ensure delivery of service is within budget
  • Managing and leading a team of 4
  • Working with and managing key account and supplier relationships including review and contract management
  • Lead and manage process improvement projects as well as NPD


The ideal candidate will have the following:
  • Graduate calibre or equivalent working experience
  • Proven team management/leadership skills
  • Experience managing international logistics ideally from a FMCG environment
  • Strong IT skills - SAP advantageous
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills

Company

Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.

We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.

Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.

Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.

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