Senior Manager - Customer Operations (B2B Order Management)
Location: Leeds (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Salary: Competitive + 20% Bonus
Pod Talent are excited to be working with a leading global scale-up business on a brand-new Senior Manager – Sales Operations & Order Management opportunity, based in Leeds. This is a key leadership role that will have a real impact on optimising the order-to-cash process across major retail accounts, working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment. If you thrive on driving operational excellence and coaching high-performing teams, this could be the perfect next move!
Key Responsibilities for the position of Senior Manager – Sales Operations & Order Management:
* Lead 3 Team Leaders and a wider team to deliver a smooth and efficient order-to-cash process across UK and EU retail accounts.
* Own the end-to-end order lifecycle, including order creation, shipment, and processing, ensuring on-time delivery performance.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (IT, Sales, Supply Chain) to resolve operational issues and drive system improvement initiatives.
* Monitor and analyse key metrics (On-Time delivery, Chargebacks, Penalties) to continuously improve customer experience and operational performance.
* Identify and implement cost optimisation and efficiency initiatives to enhance revenue, reduce workload, and accelerate speed to market.
* Manage retailer compliance processes, including handling chargebacks and working proactively to minimise retailer penalties.
* Lead and support system enhancements, process testing, and new technology rollouts to drive efficiency and effectiveness across operations.
Skills & Experience Needed for the position of Senior Manager – Sales Operations & Order Management:
* Strong leadership experience managing teams within order management, logistics, or retail operations.
* Proven background working across the full order-to-cash cycle, with knowledge of EDI processes, order processing systems, and supply/demand collaboration.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of using KPIs to drive process improvements.
* Results-oriented mindset, with the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-moving, high-growth business.
* Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with experience working cross-functionally with multiple departments.
* Experience working on retailer optimisation initiatives would be a strong advantage.
This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a fast-growing, innovative global brand. To find out more or to apply, please reach out to holly@pod-talent.com for further details.