Operations Manager

Position: Operations ManagerLocation: Tamworth (Hybrid)Grade: RCS. LShift patterns: Monday-Friday. Day time hours (08:00-16:30/08:30-17:00)Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)Ready to lead a high-profile customer operation?

Join us as an Operations Manager in Tamworth (Hybrid), where you'll drive performance, build strong customer relationships, and lead a high-performing team on a key customer contract.A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVEBuild and maintain strong partnerships with carriers and service providers, driving performance, compliance, and long-term supply chain successLiaising directly with DHL entities, such as DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Express around international air freight requirementsLead carrier performance management through KPI monitoring, service reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to exceed customer expectationsAct as the key operational escalation point, ensuring the timely resolution of issues while maintaining exceptional customer service standardsDevelop trusted relationships with customers at all levels, presenting operational solutions and recommendations with professionalism and commercial awarenessLead, coach, and motivate operational and administrative teams, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and high performanceDrive productivity, cost control, and process improvement initiatives through data analysis, forecasting, and the implementation of innovative supply chain solutionsSupport the design, validation, and implementation of transport and logistics solutions, working closely with customers, finance, carriers, and internal stakeholders to deliver value and profitabilityEnsure full compliance with corporate, legislative, and operational standards, promoting best practice, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the accountTHIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO Previous International Air freight experience is essentialExperience in multi modal transport operations (Courier, Road, Air & Sea), freight forwarding - DGF / Express / FreightProven supervisory or management experience within a logistics environmentCustomer relationship management skillsExcellent communication skills - Verbal and writtenDemonstrable record of service improvement through innovation and delivery of Value Creation opportunitiesCultural awareness - will be dealing with providers from / in all over the worldWHY JOIN US?Free on-site parking 33 days annual leaveJoin our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contributionFree confidential 24/7 GP consultationsHundreds of retail and lifestyle discountsAffordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage adviceVisit to learn moreWHO WE ARE​We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries.

Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACEAt DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs. Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing the 2nd Novemeber and interviews will be conducted in Tamworth.

Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date.

To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible. #DSCUKICFJob SummaryJob number: 44739Profession: Operations

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