Operations Manager

We're working with a market-leading international manufacturer looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a successful product division. This is a broad and highly visible role where you'll take ownership of supply chain operations, inventory planning, supplier relationships and continuous improvement, helping support future growth across the UK and Europe. What You'll Be Doing • Developing inventory and stock plans to ensure product availability • Building and managing relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners • Monitoring operational performance and identifying opportunities for improvement • Driving supply chain efficiency, service improvements and cost optimisation • Managing operational reporting and KPI analysis • Working closely with finance, sales and logistics teams • Supporting quality standards and product compliance • Leading continuous improvement initiatives across the operation What We're Looking For You'll probably have experience as an: • Operations Manager • Supply Chain Manager • Operations & Supply Chain Manager • Inventory Manager • Procurement & Operations Manager • Commercial Operations Manager • Supply Chain Operations Manager You'll also bring: • Manufacturing or product-based industry experience • Supplier relationship management • Inventory and stock planning • Operational reporting and KPI management • Strong commercial awareness • Continuous improvement mindset • Excellent stakeholder management skills • Advanced Excel skills Experience within furniture, interiors, education products or workplace solutions would be advantageous but isn't essential. What's more important is your ability to build efficient operations and strong supplier partnerships. Why Join? • International market leader • Hybrid working • Modern London office • High-profile operational role • Opportunity to influence business growth • Collaborative culture • Excellent long-term career progression If you're someone who enjoys bringing structure, improving processes and making operations run effortlessly, we'd love to hear from you and can bring. • Strong experience in operations and supply chain management within a manufacturing environment. • Expertise in supplier management, stock planning and operational coordination. • Proven experience leading and developing teams, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. • Strong stakeholder management, communication skills and commercial awareness. • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a continuous improvement mindset. We would love to hear from you.