Director Operations Logistics

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment recruit-led organization seeks an Operations Director to lead performance across multiple facilities in Ireland, with scope to extend into the UK. You will drive profitability through cost control, process excellence and best-in-class warehousing and logistics practices.

You will own operational budgets, KPIs and transformation initiatives, leveraging ERP, WMS and BI to deliver measurable savings and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading warehousing, logistics and supply chain operations within a multinational distribution environment.
• Strong track record of reducing operational costs, improving efficiency and increasing profitability.
• Finance-savvy with experience managing budgets and P&L.
• Experience managing 3PL providers, warehouse operations and logistics performance.
• Deep knowledge of inventory management, stock optimisation and KPIs.
• Experience implementing SOPs, Lean principles and Six Sigma.
• Experience using ERP, WMS and BI reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational performance across multiple facilities in Ireland, with expansion into the UK.
• Drive a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
• Lead and optimise warehousing, logistics and supply chain operations to maximise efficiency and customer service.
• Own operational costs, budgets and P&L, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Review and optimise 3PL providers, freight and distribution costs.
• Develop initiatives to reduce dead stock and improve inventory management.
• Drive margin improvements through process optimisation and cost reduction.
• Develop, implement and standardise SOPs across operations.
• Introduce and manage KPIs across warehousing and logistics and ensure data-driven decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

ERP

WMS

BI reporting

Job description

Our client, a leading multinational organisation, is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead operational performance across multiple facilities throughout Ireland, with responsibility expanding into the UK as the business continues to grow.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this newly created position is focused on driving profitability through cost control, operational efficiency and the implementation of best-in-class processes across warehousing, logistics and supply chain operations.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you will take ownership of operational performance, develop scalable operational frameworks and deliver continuous improvement initiatives that generate measurable cost savings, improved service levels and increased profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational performance across multiple facilities throughout Ireland, with responsibility expanding into the UK over time.
• Drive a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement across the business.
• Lead and optimise warehousing, logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring high levels of operational efficiency and customer service.
• Take ownership of operational costs, budgets and operational P&L, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and reduce expenditure.
• Review and optimise third-party logistics (3PL) providers, freight and distribution costs.
• Develop initiatives to reduce dead stock, improve inventory management and optimise stock holding.
• Drive margin improvement initiatives through process optimisation and cost reduction.
• Develop, implement and standardise SOPs across operational functions.
• Introduce and manage KPIs across warehousing and logistics, including warehouse profitability, cost per order, cost per delivery, cost per pick, vehicle utilisation and inventory performance.
• Utilise ERP, WMS and Business Intelligence reporting to support data-driven decision making.
• Apply Lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies and process mapping to improve operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, BRC and IFS standards while supporting risk management, insurance requirements and operational governance.
• Support building lease reviews and dilapidation controls where required.

Experience & Requirements

• Significant experience leading warehousing, logistics and supply chain operations within a multinational distribution environment.
• A proven track record of reducing operational costs, improving operational efficiency and increasing profitability.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets and P&L.
• Experience managing 3PL providers, warehouse operations and logistics performance.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, stock optimisation and warehouse KPIs.
• Experience implementing SOPs, Lean principles, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience using ERP, WMS and Business Intelligence reporting systems.
• Manufacturing experience is essential.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence change and drive operational improvements across multiple sites.