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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

• Strategic Leadership: Overseeing all UK operations, including warehouse, logistics, and supply chain management to ensure seamless operations.• Sales Forecasting: Leading the forecasting of sales, utilizing market analysis and data trends to inform inventory management, production planning, and strategic decision-making.• Cross-functional Collaboration: Leading coordination efforts across multiple departments to drive operational excellence and align with overall business… Show more • Strategic Leadership: Overseeing all UK operations, including warehouse, logistics, and supply chain management to ensure seamless operations.• Sales Forecasting: Leading the forecasting of sales, utilizing market analysis and data trends to inform inventory management, production planning, and strategic decision-making.• Cross-functional Collaboration: Leading coordination efforts across multiple departments to drive operational excellence and align with overall business strategy.• Process Optimization: Implementing and refining operational processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and support business growth.• Budget Management: Managing the UK operations budget, forecasting expenses, and analyzing financial performance to ensure cost-effectiveness.• Team Leadership: Supervising, mentoring, and developing a team of warehouse, logistics, and administrative staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.• KPI Monitoring: Establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve operational performance across all UK sites.• Vendor & Stakeholder Relations: Building and maintaining strategic relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all operations comply with UK regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies.• Continuous Improvement: Leading initiatives to drive operational improvements, streamline processes, and adopt best practices across the organization. Show less

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

• Managed and oversaw end-to-end warehouse and logistics operations, including receiving, storage, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping.• Led budget management, forecasting expenses, and monitoring financial performance.• Implemented cost-saving initiatives and efficiency measures, resulting in significant savings.• Developed and implemented policies and procedures to optimize warehouse and logistics processes.• Supervised and trained staff, scheduled tasks, and… Show more • Managed and oversaw end-to-end warehouse and logistics operations, including receiving, storage, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping.• Led budget management, forecasting expenses, and monitoring financial performance.• Implemented cost-saving initiatives and efficiency measures, resulting in significant savings.• Developed and implemented policies and procedures to optimize warehouse and logistics processes.• Supervised and trained staff, scheduled tasks, and delegated responsibilities.• Coordinated shipments, negotiated rates with carriers, and managed customs and documentation requirements.• Established and maintained strategic relationships with Amazon FBA, overseeing order fulfillment processes.• Implemented comprehensive health and safety regulations and maintained SOPs to streamline processes.• Monitored KPIs to evaluate and improve warehouse performance.• Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics for continuous improvement. Show less

• Analyzed and assessed video footage of potential first team recruits using Hudl and Wyscout.• Created detailed highlight reels and comprehensive reports.• Worked closely with the first team recruitment team to identify and prioritize target players based on video analysis.• Monitored the development and performance of scouted players over time.• Develop and Create Video Player Profile Portfolios: Produce detailed video portfolios for prospective players, highlighting key… Show more • Analyzed and assessed video footage of potential first team recruits using Hudl and Wyscout.• Created detailed highlight reels and comprehensive reports.• Worked closely with the first team recruitment team to identify and prioritize target players based on video analysis.• Monitored the development and performance of scouted players over time.• Develop and Create Video Player Profile Portfolios: Produce detailed video portfolios for prospective players, highlighting key skills, match performances, and unique strengths to provide a comprehensive view for recruitment assessments Show less

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

• Attend U5 – U9 grassroots clubs, leagues, and tournaments under the direction of the Pre-Academy recruitment officer.• Identify and recommend players with the potential to join the West Bromwich Albion FC Academy.• Record and provide player reports on fixtures players of interest from the West Midlands of England.• Attend meetings at the West Bromwich Albion FC Academy to discuss players of interest, support the trial process, and develop a good understanding of the players… Show more • Attend U5 – U9 grassroots clubs, leagues, and tournaments under the direction of the Pre-Academy recruitment officer.• Identify and recommend players with the potential to join the West Bromwich Albion FC Academy.• Record and provide player reports on fixtures players of interest from the West Midlands of England.• Attend meetings at the West Bromwich Albion FC Academy to discuss players of interest, support the trial process, and develop a good understanding of the players already in the programme.• Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills and update qualifications.• Adhere to the West Bromwich Albion FC Academy Recruitment strategy and process.• Adhere to the West Bromwich Albion FC Academy Scouts Code of Conduct.• Abide by the FA & West Bromwich Albion Academy FC Safeguarding rules and regulations working with young children. Show less

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

• Managed a team of up to 30 warehouse operatives.• Supervised the effective running of the shift to ensure products are safely handled through all inbound and outbound processes.• Ensured all company procedures are adhered to and customer expectations are met.• Oversaw employee relations procedures such as holiday authorizations and disciplinary actions.• Identified issues in the team and provided continuous support to all members.• Ensured compliance with all Health and… Show more • Managed a team of up to 30 warehouse operatives.• Supervised the effective running of the shift to ensure products are safely handled through all inbound and outbound processes.• Ensured all company procedures are adhered to and customer expectations are met.• Oversaw employee relations procedures such as holiday authorizations and disciplinary actions.• Identified issues in the team and provided continuous support to all members.• Ensured compliance with all Health and Safety regulations.• Led, motivated, trained, and developed staff.• Managed requests to support the effective running of the warehouse, including supporting other teams and shifts as necessary. Show less

Oldbury, England, United Kingdom

• Managed a team of up to 4 sales assistants.• Advised customers and assisted them in finding the goods they wanted.• Arranged window displays and promoted special offers or store cards.• Trained team members and clients on new software applications.• Handled payments, complaints, and escalated issues to management.

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

• Unpacked stock in the store.• Provided customer service on the tills.• Checked and ensured shelves were in date, tight, and neat.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

• Coordinated and expedited movement of materials between departments according to each department’s production and shipping requirements.• Computed the amounts of material or items required to complete specific job orders.• Created, compiled, and maintained manual or computerized records of material movements.• Transported materials between departments in response to production needs.• Examined materials to verify that they conformed to production specifications.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

• Received pick tickets from Warehouse manager.• Picked customer orders for consignment using hand-held RF terminals.• Ensured the accuracy of each order.• Trained interns on customer service and order picking.

Serrai, Central Macedonia, Greece

• Managed a team of up to 5 sales assistants.• Maintained stock levels and ensured the correct quantity of goods was received.• Identified any damaged or missing goods and recorded pertinent information.• Recorded movement of goods using barcode scanners.• Isolated and reported any broken or damaged goods at the time of order picking.

Serrai, Central Macedonia, Greece

• Managing a team up to 4 sales assistants• Advising customers and assist customers to find the goods they want• Arranging window displays• Promoting special offers or store cards• Setting up new equipment and upgrading existing systems• Training team members and clients on new software applications.• Taking payments• Handling complaints or passing them on to a manager

Diploma Of Higher Education (Diphe), Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications, Excelent

Diploma Of Higher Education (Diphe), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Excelent