Logistics Continuous Improvement Manager

Castore exists for one single reason to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.

The founders vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.

The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of massmarket brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.

The Role

To analyse Castores company processes and make suggestions on how to improve them specifically within the Logistics function. Internally working with the Operations and Supply Chain teams in recognising opportunities making and implementing changes and sustaining improvements. Externally working with 3PL partners globally to; standardise processes drive compliance remove waste reduce cost and improve customer satisfaction.

The Continuous Improvement Manager will need to have a passion for not being satisfied with the status quo. Working continuously to improve processes and drive Castores ethos Better Never Stops.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed analysis of the current situation that accurately describes the issues

Evaluating and prioritising potential improvements based on gains and required effort

Accurately analysing options including impact and feasibility

Establishing criteria for a projects success including constraints and limitations

Identify available resources (for example; people materials and finances)

Identifying intervention priorities and indicators

Planning facilitating and executing continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools

Establish a clear and wellarticulated implementation plan

Appropriately implementing principles of governance

Clearly defining methodology

I know I am doing a great job if:

Complete process analysis of current Logistics activities and identify weaknesses and potential improvements in Castores operations

The results of the process analysis you model Castores business operations in such a way that they produce the highest possible outcome

Ways in which to streamline and improve working processes have been recommended

Optimise workflows until each process has reached its optimal state and the best possible performance

Implement the improved workflow tracking performance and/or cost reduction

Operate change management

Improve processes iteratively

Projects (systems handling solutions ) have been supported in analysis solution development and implementation

Skills & Qualities

General Skills:

Excellent communication skills together with the ability to negotiate and influence parties both within and outside of the business at all levels

Commercially astute in order to drive appropriate decision making

Analytical mind set and detail oriented

Able to manage and prioritise own workload effectively especially in a time critical environment

Excellent work habits focusing on safety quality and productivity

Ability to work effectively in an autonomous environment

Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload

Ability to work in silo or part of a team

Operating Skills:

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Value stream mapping

5S

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Experience Required:

Experience within an logistics environment

Experience of CI experience

Management experience

Retail sector wholesale and eCommerce experience

Particularly sports/fashion retail is preferred

Experience working with external partners

Previous experience working for a 3PL or managed inhouse operation ideally

Personal Qualities:

Passion for Continuous Improvement

Analytical mindset

Ambitious

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

An opportunity to work with global sporting partners

A chance to build a career with a fast paced high growth brand

Employee assistance programme

Generous staff discount