Process Improvement Specialist. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

JD.com; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in the United Kingdom is seeking a logistics expert to drive cost optimization and efficiency improvements. The role involves standardizing in-station processes, creating SOPs, and collaborating with tech teams on system requirements. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in logistics or distribution, ideally with a background in retail. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics and distribution.
• Experience in process optimization and creating SOPs.
• Six Sigma experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Standardize in-station processes like receiving and route planning.
• Create SOPs and work instructions.
• Define system requirements with tech teams.
• Create performance and quality reports.
• Develop training materials and conduct training sessions.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Description

• Driving cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and process streamlining through data analysis
• Optimization and standardization of in-station processes such as receiving, sortation, route planning and loading
• Creation of SOPs and work instructions
• Definition and scoping of system requirements and cooperation with tech teams for system functionalities and design
• Creation of reports measuring performance and quality
• Creation of training material and train the trainer sessions

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's degree or higher; 5+ years of experience in the logistics and delivery/ distribution industry;
• Preferably retail; e-commerce background
• Experience in process optimization, creation of SOPs
• Six Sigma experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, as well as the ability to implement systems;
• Strong problem-solving skills, strong analytical skills