Senior Director Supply Chain

2 days ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Harbourne Associates Full time

** Senior Supply Chain & Operations Director – Global Luxury Fashion Brand – West London**


We are currently recruiting for a leading luxury fashion manufacturer, whose brands are recognised around the world. As a company they turnover £100 million in the UK, have offices in a number of countries and employ around 2,000 people. This is working within a fast paced, glamourous industry where they are looking for someone to play crucial role in their European operations. This position demands a strategic and analytical mindset to effectively oversee and execute daily operations, prioritising the company’s growth objectives across Europe.


Role:

You will be responsible for -

  • Lead and inspire the operations team to ensure compliance and uphold governance standards whilst establishing a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvements.
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan that leverages existing infrastructure, maximizes divisional opportunities, increases revenue and profit, and minimizes expenses.
  • Manage the relationship with all European distribution centres, to ensure smooth and efficient inbound and outbound shipments.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with the latest customs and excise laws, regulations, and industry standards in the UK and Europe. This includes Brexit-related changes and their implications for trade and compliance.
  • Accountable for the preparation and submission of all necessary documentation required for customs clearance, including invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations.
  • Develop and manage the annual budget for the operations function, aligning with strategical goals.
  • Work with operations and finance team to review operational chargebacks to help negotiate with retailers and implement corrective action.
  • Accountable warehousing and Distribution from an operations perspective, including monthly close, forecast, and budget.
  • Ensure all spending is controlled and aligned with strategic and operational priorities.
  • Partners with the sales and operations teams across all divisions to build delivery plans and participate in demand review calls, to manage monthly expectations and drive improvements in operational awareness and accountability.



Candidate:

The ideal candidate will -

  • Minimum of eight years’ experience in the end-to-end supply chain and business partnering including significant experience with 3PL partnerships, preferably with experience in a matrixed organization.
  • Previous experience in FMCG or retail businesses is essential, with a proven history of effectively supporting and influencing stakeholders and providing a comprehensive business partnering service.
  • MUST have experience bringing products in from overseas suppliers
  • Extremely strong analytical skills with the ability to present findings clearly and impactfully.
  • A flexible hands-on team player who strategically partners of all levels to successfully execute change in a fast-moving environment
  • have experience as a senior level or head of operations with a proven track record leading and directing a sizable wholesale import manufacturing business to profitability and delivering promised results
  • Resilient and agile in responding to the dynamic nature of ever-changing market and business needs.



Package:

  • Basic Salary: Negotiable for the right person (around £130K, open to discussion)
  • Bonus 10%
  • Private healthcare plan
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Discounts on all brands
  • Plus a number of corporate benefits
  • Flexible working – 2 days a week from home



This is a great chance to join a market leading company where you can make a huge difference in the growth of the company.



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