Logistics Continuous Improvement Manager

4 weeks ago


Huyton, Knowsley, United Kingdom CASTORE Full time
Castore exists for one single reason - to make athletes better.

Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day.

We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best.

Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.


The founders' vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.


The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of mass-market brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these, the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.

The Role

To analyse Castore's company processes and make suggestions on how to improve them, specifically within the Logistics function. Internally working with the Operations and Supply Chain teams in recognising opportunities, making and implementing changes and sustaining improvements. Externally working with 3PL partners globally to; standardise processes, drive compliance, remove waste, reduce cost and improve customer satisfaction.

The Continuous Improvement Manager will need to have a passion for not being satisfied with the status quo. Working continuously to improve processes and drive Castore's ethos 'Better Never Stops'.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed analysis of the current situation that accurately describes the issues
  • Evaluating and prioritising potential improvements based on gains and required effort
  • Accurately analysing options including impact and feasibility
  • Establishing criteria for a project's success, including constraints and limitations
  • Identify available resources (for example; people, materials and finances)
  • Identifying intervention priorities and indicators
  • Planning, facilitating, and executing continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools
  • Establish a clear and well-articulated implementation plan
  • Appropriately implementing principles of governance
  • Clearly defining methodology
I know I am doing a great job if:

Complete process analysis of current Logistics activities and identify weaknesses and potential improvements in Castore's operationsThe results of the process analysis, you model Castore's business operations in such a way that they produce the highest possible outcomeWays in which to streamline and improve working processes have been recommendedOptimise workflows until each process has reached its optimal state and the best possible performanceImplement the improved workflow, tracking performance and/or cost reductionOperate change managementImprove processes iterativelyProjects (systems, handling solutions, ...) have been supported in analysis, solution development and implementationSkills & Qualities

General Skills:

Excellent communication skills together with the ability to negotiate and influence parties both within and outside of the business at all levelsCommercially astute in order to drive appropriate decision makingAnalytical mind set and detail orientedAble to manage and prioritise own workload effectively especially in a time critical environmentExcellent work habits focusing on safety, quality and productivityAbility to work effectively in an autonomous environmentAbility to work under pressure and prioritise workloadAbility to work in silo or part of a teamOperating Skills:

Continuous improvementRoot cause analysisValue stream mapping5SLean Six SigmaKaizenExperience Required:

Experience within an logistics environmentExperience of CI experienceManagement experienceRetail sector, wholesale and eCommerce experienceParticularly sports/fashion retail is preferredExperience working with external partnersPrevious experience working for a 3PL or managed inhouse operation ideallyPersonal Qualities:

Passion for Continuous ImprovementAnalytical mindsetAmbitiousWhat We Offer

Competitive salaryDiscretionary bonus scheme-25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

An opportunity to work with global sporting partnersA chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brandEmployee assistance programmeGenerous staff discount
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