Assistant Operations Manager
We have an exciting role for an Assistant Operations Manager
Rule Purpose: To manage and provide leadership for the warehousing and logistics function of the business. While delivering high performance against KPIs and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Accountable to: Operations Manager
Accountable for: Operations Function – Logistics, Ambient and CFF
Key Relationships: Senior Management, Department Managers, Trading and Sales Team, HR, H&S, Customer Service, External clients and customers
Our Vision – to be a successful business, growing our presence across the island of Ireland as a wholesaler and retail partner of choice.
Our Mission – we go above and beyond to support those who trust in us to keep their business thriving. We serve our customers better than anyone else due to our flexible way of working. Our customer focused approach allows us to react quickly, communicate effectively and deliver our products reliably, time after time.
About the role
Responsibilities
· Provide leadership and guidance to the logistics and warehousing teams.
· Ensure performance delivery against key targets/metrics
· Drive a culture of continuous improvement and cost reduction to maximise efficiency and effectiveness within a fast-moving environment.
· Manage and motivate performance across all teams.
· Lead and drive key logistics movement initiatives to improve customer support whilst minimising cost.
· Ensure logistics remain fully compliant on all European Standards
· Effective budget and resource management
· Preparation and delivery of various management reports
· Ensure all Health and Safety standards and requirements are met.
· Effectively communicate with internal and external customers
· Effectively communicate with all 3rd party partners
· Ensure the organisation’s HR policies and procedures are followed.
· Development and retention of staff and team members
What you will need
Required criteria
- Must hold an International CPC – with a minimum 3 years hands on experience
- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role in a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Experience of logistics or operations management within a highly organised ERP/MRP environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent People Management skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work individually or as part of a team.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Able to demonstrate the application of continuous improvement techniques
- Commercially driven
- Results orientated
- Able to operate outside core hours when required and travel to other sites on occasions.
- • 3rd level qualification in a related discipline • or successful completion of a relevant, accredited company development programme. • Or a minimum 8 years managing
Desired criteria
- Experience within FMCG
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Customer Relationship Management
Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
Monitoring and Reviewing
S&W Wholesale
Based conveniently in Newry, S&W has a unique access point to key markets in NI and ROI. Their history dates back to 1916 with Newry Cash & Carry, before merging with J&E Whitten in 2000 to become Savage and Whitten (S&W) as they are known today. Today, S&W is a top 100 NI business and one of the largest independent wholesalers on the island of Ireland, servicing over 2,000 customers. The growth of their business is down to the ability to service both independent and symbol retailers, as well as the growth of the symbol brands it owns and operates.
Going above and beyond for customers is the key factor in what has made S&W successful and a key part of how the business plans to offer 'A Whole Lot More' going forward as it introduces a new look and feel for the business. Summing up the refreshed brand direction. Managing Director, Michael Skelton: "For us, A Whole Lot More is what we promise our customers. It's what we offer and the service that underpins that - we believe it's important to offer the product but just as important is the service, so our customers can easily order what they need and know they'll get it from us when they need it."
Our benefits
Everyone at S&W is encouraged to bring their best selves to work, and given the resources and opportunity to realise their own personal success. We offer our employees #awholelotmoresupport, to ensure you develop and grow with us.
Health insurance
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
Casual dress
Free parking
Competitive salary
Life insurance
Free parking or Discounted parking
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
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