Operations & Delivery Manager, FMCG

Operations & Delivery Manager, FMCG

£40,000 - £50,000, London

A dynamic and fast-moving consumer product brand is looking for an Operations & Delivery Manager to join their team. In this role you will project manage the accurate delivery of all high-volume orders for the brands major retail customers. You will also optimise margin and speed of delivery by driving operational excellence, proactively identifying problems and streamlining efficiencies.

If you are a proactive and results-driven individual with great project management skills, looking to work within a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring timely and cost-efficient delivery for all retail customer orders

• Driving operational excellence within your area, identifying areas for improvement and maximising efficiencies

• Working closely with DCs & 3PLs, setting KPIs and ensuring OTIF delivery

• Managing and tracking all live projects from initial pitch through to end delivery, ensuring all agreed timelines are met

• Enhancing sales margins through value engineering across the entire end-to-end process, from project commencement to final delivery

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders including internal teams, factories, retailers, and warehouses

• Managing and mentoring the Delivery team

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills:

• Experience in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment, delivering to major UK retailers

• Good knowledge of project management and/or continuous improvement methodologies

• Good working knowledge of FOB and ex-works delivery

• Line management or team leadership experience

• Experience of moving stock to and from global factories and warehouse locations

• Background working with large volumes and at pace

• Excellent relationship builder both internally and externally