Senior Manager - Operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations of a high-volume 3PL distribution centre, ensuring smooth, efficient, and cost-effective processes.

• Manage complex automation systems, including robotics, conveyors, sortation systems, and WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.

• Drive operational performance by setting and monitoring KPIs, ensuring targets for cost, quality, and service levels are met or exceeded.

• Develop and implement strategies for improving operational efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, engineering, and customer service to ensure seamless integration of automated systems and processes.

• Provide leadership and direction to a large team, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management or related discipline.

• Proven experience managing a 3PL distribution centre or similar logistics environment, with a focus on high-volume, automated operations.

• Proven experience managing a 3PL distribution centre or similar logistics environment, with a focus on high-volume, automated operations, ideally within Fashion & lifestyle, retail and/or FMCG verticals

• Expertise in warehouse automation technologies and WMS integration.

• Strong understanding of supply chain logistics, inventory management, and order fulfillment.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and manage teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Track record of continuous improvement and process optimization.

• Ability to solve complex operational challenges with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.

• Strong Commitment and understanding of Work Health and Safety.

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