Purpose of the role:
You will represent Dee Set as the UK's leading provider of end-to-end retail solutions. Responsible for delivering all set KPI's, lead times, QC checks, ensure profitable growth of existing business / develop new business opportunities and support Head Office Client Operations in establishing, implementing and monitoring achievement of strategic objectives. I will role model my behaviours through being professional, leading by example and being innovative in everything I do.
Key Areas & Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direction to the Operations team. Set clear expectations, motivate team members, promote a culture of collaboration / innovation / continuous improvement and ensure that all Learning & Development / Scorecards are up to date.
- Act as a problem-solver, addressing any operational challenges that may arise. Work proactively to find solutions and ensure high compliance / customer satisfaction.
- Provide operations management support to a large warehouse team.
- Implement SOP's for all processes within your department.
- Ensure that all set KPI's are met and continuously look to improve processes whilst providing clear communication / reporting.
- Mange the operations budget. Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure operations remain within budgetary constraints.
- Monitor and deliver financial KPI's including sales and profitability.
- Coordinate recruitment and scheduling.
- Sourcing consumables and negotiating the best costs.
- Development and succession planning of our colleagues.
Skills & Experience Required:
- A strong leader who can develop / challenge a large workforce and can deliver persuasive / compelling business propositions.
- Be an excellent communicator with demonstrable negotiating and influencing skills.
- Forward thinking, innovative and able to work in a challenging / fast paced environment with clear deadlines.
- A good listener, that is highly customer focused, with a consultative and collaborative account management style.
- Ability to build and maintain strong colleague and client relationships.
- An ability to project manage and to collaborate with colleagues at all levels to ensure that the customer needs are met.
- Have the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and for making change happen.
- Demonstrate a can-do attitude, with the drive and tenacity to complete tasks on time and to a high standard.
- Excellent written, and oral communication skills.
What's on offer:
- Salary: £29,000, per annum
- Working 37.5 hours a week -Working Days: Monday - Friday
- Location: Head Office (Fenton) Stoke on Trent
- Exclusive discounts with a variety of retailers through our Colleague Hub
- Closing date for this role is 11th October 2024