Our Imports and Exports Operations Managers will be accountable for all export management within Sainsbury’s Argos, notably exports to Northern Ireland. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of milestones and KPIs for our Global Beers, Wines, and Spirits Imports, as well as overseeing significant change projects across our Imports and Exports operations.
What I need to do
* Responsible for BWS freight budget ensuring within budget performance
* Operational accountability for Group Exports and BWS Imports
* Managing & influencing change across business units, driving behavioural change in internal stakeholders
* Delivering continuous improvement opportunities across all business areas
* Ensuring an efficient and effective end-to-end supply chain
* Preparing for future changes, including transformations and external drivers like Brexit
* Collaborating with cross-divisional teams to project manage exports to Northern Ireland
* Ensuring compliance for on-time delivery and service continuity for BWS Imports
* Leading third-party management, ensuring adherence to SLAs and KPIs
* Creating, validating, and implementing project plans using approved methodologies
* Acting as an import/export SME, liaising with business units to align projects with strategic goals
How I will succeed
* Improving KPIs for service providers, benchmarking against best-in-class standards
* Maximising short-term commercial opportunities
* Engaging stakeholders in freight strategy and benefits delivery
* Adhering to HMRC requirements and regulations
* Delivering change projects on time and within budget
* Implementing continuous improvement plans with measurable benefits
* Maintaining clear and consistent communication
* Optimising inbound flow solutions with stakeholder sign-off
* Delivering upstream logistics initiatives on time and under budget
* Reducing environmental impact aligned with Plan for Better objectives
What I need to know
* Graduate calibre with strong logistics and supply chain background
* Experience in international supply chain delivery
* Proven leadership skills
* Experience managing cross-functional projects
* Collaborative approach with credibility within teams
What I need to show
* Effective communication tailored to audiences
* Relationship-building and influencing skills, especially in resistance scenarios
* Ownership mindset and problem-solving persistence
* Ability to manage workload and priorities independently
* Alignment with Sainsbury’s culture and leadership by example
* Data handling and simplifying complex messages
* Challenging the status quo with confidence
* Sound judgment and tenacity in execution
* Strong commercial awareness and industry insight
* Inspiring colleagues to achieve more
* Active listening and feedback integration
* Excellent planning and follow-through skills
* Business acumen with market insights
* Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation
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