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Vice President - Supply Chain Distribution Operations - UK & EU

Employer
Bramwith Consulting
Location
Leicester
Salary
GBP180000 - GBP200000 per annum + Comprehensive Executive Package
Closing date
15 Apr 2022

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Vice President - Supply Chain Distribution Operations - UK & Europe

Multi-Billion £ E-Commerce & Distribution Business

Location - East Midlands, UK

Salary - £180k-£200k + Comprehensive Executive Benefits

Contact - Rikard, JobsRL@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

Bramwith Consulting is engaged on a retained search assignment with this global e-Commerce & Distribution giant that is currently experiencing a period of unprecedented, double-digit %, growth to find their next Vice President of Supply Chain Operations to lead the operational improvement of their existing UK Distribution Centres alongside the Go-Live of their latest, flagship, distribution center in Europe.

You will be joining the organization amid their Vision 2025 Transformation Program that aims to significantly bolster the company's market position by tackling issues in their Customer & Supplier Experience, Supply Chain Operational Excellence, e-Commerce Digitalization, and many other areas.

Reporting to the President of Global Supply Chain, you will be taking on the largest operational area of the business, managing the company's key distribution centers. You will directly manage a senior team of Site Directors and General Managers who in turn are responsible for over one thousand team members in the UK and Europe.

What will be expected of the Vice President of Supply Chain Operations: -

  • Primary responsibility will be to drive continuous improvement and process excellence to the operations of the distribution centers whilst maintaining a highly motivated and high-performing team
  • Delivery of technological innovations to the distribution centers through the implementation of more advanced process automation tools
  • Ensure the preparedness and continuous operational efficiency of the distribution centers against any potential global supply chain crises
  • Build on the existing relationships with Workers' Unions and local councils for the betterment of employee work standards
  • Work in partnership with other global Supply Chain & Operations executives to share industry best practices and identify opportunities for synergies & innovation

The Vice President of Supply Chain Operations should have the following skills and experience to succeed in this position:-

  • Exceptional knowledge of highly automated, small-parcel, e-Commerce distribution operations
  • A proven track record of delivering change management and transformation programs in a multi-site supply chain leadership role
  • Excellent leadership skills to manage, motivate and communicate with a highly diverse and international team of over one thousand staff
  • Subject matter expertise of WMS such as Manhattan, SAP ERP, EWM and their implementation to deliver better operational efficiency
  • Highly inspirational personality able to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Global Supply Chain Leadership, Unions & Work Councils, Global Operations teams, and key global suppliers

As the second-in-command to the President of Global Supply Chain, your success in the position of VP of Supply Chain Operations will make you a clear potential successor to step into the President position as your next career step within the business. The position of VP of Supply Chain Operations will provide you with immense exposure within the global market leader and the opportunity to significantly impact and improve the company's operational performance to meet its ambitious growth targets for the coming years. This will by no means be an easy task and will require an incredibly talented supply chain executive with expert knowledge of global supply chain distribution to take the business to its next evolutionary level.

If you believe you are up for this challenge, apply now via the link above or share your CV directly to Rikard at JobsRL@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

Company

Award-winning recruitment specialist with an exclusive global pool of procurement, operations and supply chain talent.

Working with a wide range of small start-ups through to large FTSE 100 businesses, Bramwith Consulting has established a reputation for excellence, delivery and market knowledge.

Our expert consultants, work on both contingency and retained search mandates with clients, advising and assisting them in hiring niche Procurement staff. Our experienced recruiters have proven track records establishing and developing relationships with clients and candidates alike, allowing us to provide the highest calibre of candidates and job opportunities.

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