Operations Manager Homeware and Lifestyle Co

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing homeware lifestyle brand based in London is seeking an Operations Manager. The role involves overseeing budgeting, optimizing operational processes, and ensuring the company is legally compliant. Ideal candidates will have a strong management background and a solution-oriented mindset, especially within DTC businesses.

Qualifications

• 8 years of management experience in a DTC business or similar.
• Commercially astute with data-driven decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of post-Brexit regulations and logistics management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and planning for operational efficiency.
• Optimize processes and implement improvement initiatives.
• Build financial forecasts and manage stock optimization.

Skills

Management experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

Shopify

Mintsoft

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Operations Manager Homeware and Lifestyle Co, London (City of London)

Client: Casa by Josephine Jenno

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2024

Expiry Date:

31.07.2024

Job Description:

Seeking an Operations Manager to join our fast-growing homeware lifestyle brand, Casa by Josephine Jenno.

You’ll work directly with the founder to help us scale in our early years. This role requires someone who is highly organized, proactive, and strategic to ensure projects and teams are set up for success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.
2. Guide the team by setting priorities and developing strategies to identify low-margin and low-growth products.
3. Carry out detailed analyses of projects and report on issues and findings from both a commercial and financial perspective.
4. Own the relationship with our 3PL.
5. Optimize operational processes and implement improvement initiatives.
6. Build out financial forecasts and work alongside the junior buyer to ensure stock is bought to optimize holding and cash flow.
7. Partner closely with the team to ensure we’re minimizing our carbon footprint.
8. Work with our digital agency to feedback insights and learnings.
9. Assist with recruiting when necessary.
10. Help ensure the company remains legally compliant.

Experience We Are Looking For:

1. 8 years of management experience, preferably in a DTC business (or similar relevant experience).
2. Commercially astute – a mindset of finding solutions to make things work!
3. Strong communication and teamwork skills.
4. Analytical with a logical thought process, data-driven decisions.
5. Knowledge of Shopify, Mintsoft, and other tech and systems integration.
6. Experience with wholesale expansion.
7. Ability to navigate post-Brexit regulations and USA tariff changes.
8. Forecasting stock and logistics management.