Operations Manager
Brussels, Belgium

Our client is for someone from that industry to manage the day-to-day EU operations. Will be part of the European management team and will be instrumental in driving growth, stability and profitability throughout Europe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Working with management team to map out a strategic operating plan to meet revenue and profitability goals. Review ongoing performance results to target, takes corrective action when needed. Establish operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality and on-time delivery. Evaluate the current supply chain in Europe and take action to improve and streamline operations where appropriate. Identify and execute cost improvements, shorten lead-times, evaluate customer base, etc. Identify and implement changes in process to avoid operational bottlenecks. Participate in vendor negotiations to ensure cost efficiency. Improve overall operations performance. Will have responsibility for small call center, IT, and logistics of products distributed in Europe but manufactured elsewhere.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business management, international relations or related field plus 5 years progressively responsible work experience related to international business operations. Ideal candidate will be a strategic, hands-on business leader with a proven track record of success. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Familiar with nutritional/personal care industry with established industry contacts. Action-oriented and hands-on operating style with leadership presence. Broad business experience with a strong customer focus. Understanding of supply chain organization dealing with inventory, shipping, distribution and warehouse operations. Ability to ensure systems are in place to manage in a data-driven manner; ability to execute against a budget. Strong verbal and written communication skills. English language skills. Ability to travel when necessary

Salary is $80-90k Euros