Head of Operations - Fast Growing Food Startup

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing food startup in London is seeking a Head of Operations to manage the entire operations function. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain and operations management within the food industry, with a strong focus on improving efficiency and reducing costs. This role involves overseeing procurement, inventory management, and logistics, alongside developing KPIs and analyzing sales data to support business growth.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in Supply Chain & Operations Management within the Food industry.
• Knowledge of purchasing, batch costing, forecasting, and demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Operations function including Procurement and Logistics.
• Implement planning systems for raw material purchases and production output.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to monitor performance and costs.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Financial Modeling

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Head of Operations - Fast Growing Food Startup, London

Client: Page Personnel

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c30cf79d55f0

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description

• Manage the end-to-end Operations function, including Procurement, Supplier management, Supply/Demand Planning, Inventory Management, and Logistics.
• Implement and maintain planning systems for raw material purchases and production output.
• Ensure stock record accuracy, proper rotation, and discipline to minimize stock losses.
• Provide cost analyses for in-house and sourced products, track variances, and drive improvements.
• Support inbound transport and customer delivery schedules to reduce costs and enhance efficiency and customer service.
• Order raw materials and finished goods based on sales and production forecasts.
• Evaluate and develop software systems to maximize customer service, productivity, and business effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to monitor performance and costs.
• Provide sales analysis and related systems to support business growth.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, analysis, and performance data to improve business operations.

About Our Client

Fast-growing Food Manufacturing company based in London.

Candidate Profile

• Over 5 years of experience in Supply Chain & Operations Management within the Food industry.
• Knowledge of purchasing, batch costing, forecasting, and demand planning.
• Hands-on experience with stock systems and manufacturing workflows.
• Excellent Excel skills and financial modeling capabilities.