Logistics Continuous Improvement Manager

4 weeks ago

Knowsley, United Kingdom Castore Full time

Castore exists for one single reason to makeathletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTERNEVER STOPS an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something westrive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineeringand unique technical fabrics to create the highest qualitysportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best.Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features tohelp to optimise athletic performance in allconditions.

The founders vision is to buildCastore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep andunrelenting commitment to engineering the highest qualitysportswear in the world with no stone left unturned in its searchfor innovation and performance enhancement.

Thesportswear market has been dominated by a small clique ofmassmarket brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premiumalternative to these the natural brand of choice for discerningathletes who demand the verybest.

TheRole

To analyse Castores companyprocesses and make suggestions on how to improve them specificallywithin the Logistics function. Internally working with theOperations and Supply Chain teams in recognising opportunitiesmaking and implementing changes and sustaining improvements.Externally working with 3PL partners globally to; standardiseprocesses drive compliance remove waste reduce cost and improvecustomer satisfaction.

The ContinuousImprovement Manager will need to have a passion for not beingsatisfied with the status quo. Working continuously to improveprocesses and drive Castores ethos Better Never Stops.

Responsibilities

Conductdetailed analysis of the current situation that accuratelydescribes the issues

Evaluating and prioritisingpotential improvements based on gains and requiredeffort

Accurately analysing options includingimpact and feasibility

Establishing criteria fora projects success including constraints andlimitations

Identify available resources (forexample; people materials andfinances)

Identifying intervention priorities andindicators

Planning facilitating and executingcontinuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigmatools

Establish a clear and wellarticulatedimplementation plan

Appropriately implementingprinciples of governance

Clearly definingmethodology

I know I am doing a greatjob if:

Complete process analysis ofcurrent Logistics activities and identify weaknesses and potentialimprovements in Castores operations

The resultsof the process analysis you model Castores business operations insuch a way that they produce the highest possibleoutcome

Ways in which to streamline and improveworking processes have been recommended

Optimiseworkflows until each process has reached its optimal state and thebest possible performance

Implement the improvedworkflow tracking performance and/or costreduction

Operate changemanagement

Improve processesiteratively

Projects (systems handling solutions) have been supported in analysis solution development andimplementation

Skills &Qualities

GeneralSkills:

Excellent communication skillstogether with the ability to negotiate and influence parties bothwithin and outside of the business at all levels

Commercially astute in order to driveappropriate decision making

Analytical mind setand detail oriented

Able to manage and prioritiseown workload effectively especially in a time criticalenvironment

Excellent work habits focusing onsafety quality and productivity

Ability to workeffectively in an autonomous environment

Abilityto work under pressure and prioritiseworkload

Ability to work in silo or part of ateam

OperatingSkills:

Continuousimprovement

Root causeanalysis

Value streammapping

5S

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

ExperienceRequired:

Experience within anlogistics environment

Experience of CIexperience

Managementexperience

Retail sector wholesale and eCommerceexperience

Particularly sports/fashion retail ispreferred

Experience working with externalpartners

Previous experience working for a 3PL ormanaged inhouse operationideally

PersonalQualities:

Passion for ContinuousImprovement

Analyticalmindset

Ambitious

WhatWe Offer

Competitivesalary

Discretionary bonusscheme

25 days annual leave (plus bankholidays)

An opportunity to work with globalsporting partners

A chance to build a careerwith a fast paced high growth brand

Employeeassistance programme

Generous staffdiscount

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