Strategic Operations Director

3 days ago


Nantwich, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Page Executive Full time

Job Opportunity

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We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Operations Director

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To oversee the development and implementation of a strategic plan to improve the Transport function over the next five years, focusing on safety.

This role involves leading, managing, and improving existing technologies to drive data-driven decision making across the transport function.

You will review the effectiveness of management teams and develop the right leadership teams to improve the existing business and lead development.

Key responsibilities include managing key suppliers, industry bodies, and developing relationships across the industry, including key customers.

You will also lead the financial management of the transport function, ensuring projects align with allotted budgets and establishing rates with carriers and providers.

Responsibility for Transport Health & Safety, Environmental, and welfare, maintaining high standards, is also a critical aspect of this role.

Annual Transport plans and budgets will be developed, managed, and reported, along with financial control analysis, evaluation, and reporting.

A backhaul strategy will be implemented, maximising opportunities across the supply chain.

Leading departmental Transport internal stakeholders to maintain high standards, considering customer requirements and HACCP, BRCGS, and other legislation/audits, is essential.

Lastly, you will be responsible for the entire Company fleet of vehicles, including fleet procurement, planning, and scheduling teams.

Ensuring the Transport Operation remains quality and legislative compliant, setting and agreeing targets and KPIs for the Transport Operation in line with Company strategy, is crucial.

Key Requirements

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  • Significant experience within a National FMCG organisation.
  • Financially astute with commercial management skills and proven experience in managing and exceeding budgetary requirements.
  • Member of Institute of Logistics / Freight Transport Association.
  • Able to engage cross-functionally with relevant parties to ensure involvement and updates.
  • Sound understanding of fleet procurement processes and technology impacting Transport, including SAP, Microlise, BI, and Contrado systems.
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Compensation Package

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  • Market-leading salary + benefits package. Estimated salary: £85,000 - £110,000 per annum (dependent on location and experience).


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