Vacancy: Assistant Operations Manager

Location: Ireland - On the road

Salary: Competitive

Our client is one of the world's leading providers of Integrated Supply Solutions to manufacturing industries for the provision of MRO (indirect) products. Their portfolio consists of Procurement Services, Transactional Processing, Stores Management, and Inventory Optimisation enabled by industry-leading digital platforms. They deliver world-class results to world-class companies in industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Foods, Beverage, Automotive, and Aerospace.

About the Role:

We are One Team, We Deliver Brilliantly, We Do the Right Thing and We Make Every Day Better.

This role supports the Operations Manager enabling day-to-day division of key operational management activities to effectively support an important part of our client portfolio. The role, when developed, will act as the empowered delegate for the Operations Manager when required. Fast paced and responsive, the role flexes to support periodic requirements at both client and site level. Providing delegated supervision and support for site operational functions including but not limited to service level objectives, system integration, procurement initiatives, savings targets, value-added service, and inventory management assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

Agile in mindset and approach this role works in tandem with the Operations Manager to ensure delivery in line with contractual commitments and company standards.
Focus on day-to-day delivery of an exceptional services experience for our clients.
Support monthly business reviews, with the on-site client team.
Support RSIS Profitability (P&L) within the territory to which you are assigned.
Ensure adherence to all customer inventory, storage and delivery requirements.
Guide and support site teams to deliver Gold standard OPEX rating.
Ensure all Safety and OSHA requirements are met.
Maintain a positive professional relationship with clients and providing timely follow-up.
Work with the extended account management team in support of additional business opportunities with current clients and new business opportunities.
Provide frequent, open communication with all stakeholders, while proactively assessing operations and elevating issues as needed.
Help train existing employees on system, best practices, and other company-wide initiatives, motivating employees to achieve company objectives.
Seek process improvement in operations, employees, processes, and technologies continually. Embedding a culture of Continuous improvement
Ensure best practices are maintained while utilizing trending analysis.
Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills:

Technical requirements include:

Technical - Thorough knowledge of purchasing and inventory management including experience using ERP systems and working with interfaces.
Technical - Strong data analysis.
Technical - Root cause and corrective action.
Technical - Computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Strong skills in Excel / PowerPoint and Word; ability to learn and work with multiple other MS based applications including Sync

Beyond this you live our values by:

Contributing to and consistently promoting a high-performance culture.

Other Key Requirements

Certification in project management or procurement is desirable
Experience in building professional relationships with clients and stakeholders
Ability to follow through and provide excellent customer service.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Must demonstrate sound business judgment and decision-making skills.
Embody a can-do attitude.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today!

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