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The Role

The UK Operations Director - Logistics will play a critical role in leading all activity across UK operations across in-house warehousing & transport operations.

Based in Leicestershire, this position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding and industry-leading organisation which will include directing an already impressive UK distribution network, new site expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all UK business operational activities, including warehousing, 50+ vehicles, ongoing delivery of the operational growth strategy, continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
Reporting Structure: Report to the European Managing Director.
Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective UK operational team (200+ employees) through Head of & Manager level direct reports.
Business Growth: An awareness of the potential challenges new site start up launches can have on collective culture is important to this client.
Client Relationships: Maintain and develop an already impressive multi-user customer base.
Budget Responsibility: Develop and manage the operational budget in excess of £20m, ensuring financial objectives are achieved while maintaining service & quality.
Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Innovation: Drive innovation, Automation & Robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Stakeholder Management: Align objectives, seek resolutions and drive success with UK & International peers.The Candidate

The successful candidate for the UK Operations Director - Logistics position will have the following skills and experiences:

A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential.
Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field, MBA or advanced degree - Advantageous
The successful candidate must have operated at a Regional General Manager, Head of, or Director level for a Logistics business for a minimum of 5+ years - Essential.
Exposure to medium sized warehouse & transport operations - Highly Advantageous
Previous budgetary responsibility across multi-site operations in excess of £20m - Essential.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential.
Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics market.
An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges.
Commutable to the Leicestershire area for 5 days per week. The Salary & Package

Salary - £95,000 to £105,000
Company Car /£10,000 Car Allowance
Company Bonus Scheme
25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Plus additional company benefits