Operations Manager - Workplace Interiors

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our client's high-energy team within the workplace interiors industry.

This is a brand new role due to growth and is a fantastic opportunity to join and develop the role.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics, management, importing, and project management. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organisational skills and a proven ability to optimise operations and drive business growth.

Ideally, the successful candidate will come from the workplace interiors or a related industry.

Office based in Beaconsfield with some international travel when required. Salary circa £50k plus benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage daily operations, ensuring seamless workflow and efficient processes.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to streamline the supply chain and reduce costs.
• Coordinate the importing process, including supplier negotiations, customs clearance, and compliance with international trade regulations.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular reports to track operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align operational strategies with overall business objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as company standards, across all operations.

Qualifications:

• Supply Chain Management / Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics, operations management, and project management, ideally within the workplace interiors or a related industry.
• Proven experience with importing and navigating international trade logistics.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in CRM systems, inventory management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Why Join Our Client?:

• Be part of a high-energy company at the forefront of the workplace interiors industry.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact by streamlining operations and driving efficiency.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.