Operations Director (Global)
2 days ago
🔄 Hybrid – London
Description
• Develop and execute a comprehensive 3-year operational roadmap • Serve as the operational lead within the executive team • Take full ownership of the operations department’s budget • Lead a global Procurement & Supplier strategy • Design and roll out a Supplier Relationship Management program • Lead initiatives to improve Cost of Goods & total cost of ownership • Implement and negotiate major contractual frameworks with key suppliers • Oversee the entire supply chain, ensuring it is efficient, resilient, and adaptable • Enhance the agility of the supply chain by reviewing and optimising lead times • Build cash flow optimisation plan on stock • Develop and implement a distribution and warehousing strategy • Manage the logistics partners (3PL & transportation) • Oversee and lead all project management on products (EPD/NPD) • Working closely with NPD team, be the custodian of cross functional resources planning • Lead development and implement cross functional processes frameworks • Develop and mentor a high-performing operations team • Develop, formalise & deploy processes and best practices • Establish and monitor KPIs for all operational areas • Identify potential risks within the supply chain • Ensure relevant internal control processes relevant to Operations are in place
Requirements
• A degree level qualification - Engineering or Business degree preferred • Proven experience in several global roles within Supply Chain (Procurement, Supply Planning or Project management) and demonstrated track record of career progression • Leadership experience (Head Of or Director level) • Must have in-depth experience with in the beauty industry with strong knowledge of suppliers (third party manufacturing & packaging) • Good overview of end to end supply chain on cosmetics (from product development, procurement, supply planning to delivery) demonstrating interest and knowledge of the products • Entrepreneurial mindset, Action oriented and not afraid to get their hands dirty to give their teams a hand while also being a strategic thinker • Demonstrated leadership abilities, including team building, coaching, and performance management as well as the ability to grow, inspire and scale teams within a high growth environment. • Self starter, you are results oriented, able to identify opportunities & gather teams to help deliver on those • Commercially minded • Good communication skills - internally and externally • Thrive in fast paced environments with high levels of growth & change • You are currently operating at a Head of/Director of Procurement or Supply Planning and you have the potential & ambition to step into a first Executive level role to write the next chapter of your successful career
Benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working, with core working hours • 25 days holiday (we're also partial to a handful of spontaneous and well-earned Wellbeing Days throughout the year, as well as Early Finish Fridays and Summer Fridays) • Welcome to Trinny London Starter Stack and swag • Company discount for yourself, your friends, and family • Vitality health scheme, EAP and Medicash (including dental, optical & audiological care) • An annual personal training and development budget • Enhanced family friendly packages • Pension scheme • Cycle to work scheme • T-Parties = many office socials as well as summer and festive celebrations! • Rewards and Recognition Scheme (awarding length of service with gifts, vouchers and additional annual leave)
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