Commercial Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

Birmingham

Competitive Salary DOE + Bonus + Holidays + Bank Holidays + Comprehensive Benefits Package + Company Events

ARE YOU FROM AN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND WITH A STRONG COMMERCIAL ACCUMEN AND EXPERIENCE IN MANUFACTURING?

Due to exciting strategic plans a new opportunity has opened up within a successful brand looking to begin its next phase of evolution. You will play a key role in this and will benefit from ongoing growth potential. We are seeking a true “team player” looking for an opportunity to grow as part of an ambitious drive over the coming years.

The role of Commercial Operations Manager will be suited to those from any manufacturing backgrounds, candidates with exposure to metals or heavy engineering environments are highly encouraged to apply. You will have expert level ERP system optimization experience. Similar software application experience will be considered. Senior level negotiation, commercial acumen and financial feasibility awareness is critical to this function.

Initially this role will have a key focus on lead strategic planning within global procurement relationships, supplier interaction and transaction. You will have overall responsibility for maximising profitability through efficient supply chain management. The role will initially have one direct report that will support on all ERP system use and improvements to ensure optimum efficiency and profitability is achieved, through both supplier management, use of intelligent data and strategic practices.   

Although the role will not hold overall P+L accountability there is a large focus on financial reporting, accounting and administration. You will have proven experience of strategically managing profitable accounts within a procurement and manufacturing function and with support the ability to generate detailed financial reports and use intelligent data through their bespoke software to make continuous improvements through cost saving initiatives and efficiencies.

The brand are well established and are a truly respected within their niche market and the wider industry sector as a whole. They are a brand that is both truly associated with quality and a true investor in people. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who seek a role where they have progression routes and a role where you will contribute to shaping the success of the business moving forward.

Commercial Operations Manager

* Experienced Operations Manager or Commercially aware strategic Procurement Manager from a metals or heavy manufacturing background, transferable environments will be considered.

* Excellent commercial and financial acumen

* Very strong proven ERP or similar systems experience

* Proven ability to use smart financial data to make continuous operational improvements to maximise efficiencies and profitability.

* An out and out team player with the desire to grow within an ambitious brand in a family feel