Castore exists for one single reason to makeathletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTERNEVER STOPS an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something westrive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineeringand unique technical fabrics to create the highest qualitysportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best.Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features tohelp to optimise athletic performance in allconditions.
The founders vision is to buildCastore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep andunrelenting commitment to engineering the highest qualitysportswear in the world with no stone left unturned in its searchfor innovation and performance enhancement.
Thesportswear market has been dominated by a small clique ofmassmarket brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premiumalternative to these the natural brand of choice for discerningathletes who demand the verybest.
TheRole
To analyse Castores companyprocesses and make suggestions on how to improve them specificallywithin the Logistics function. Internally working with theOperations and Supply Chain teams in recognising opportunitiesmaking and implementing changes and sustaining improvements.Externally working with 3PL partners globally to; standardiseprocesses drive compliance remove waste reduce cost and improvecustomer satisfaction.
The ContinuousImprovement Manager will need to have a passion for not beingsatisfied with the status quo. Working continuously to improveprocesses and drive Castores ethos Better Never Stops.
Responsibilities
Conductdetailed analysis of the current situation that accuratelydescribes the issues
Evaluating and prioritisingpotential improvements based on gains and requiredeffort
Accurately analysing options includingimpact and feasibility
Establishing criteria fora projects success including constraints andlimitations
Identify available resources (forexample; people materials andfinances)
Identifying intervention priorities andindicators
Planning facilitating and executingcontinuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigmatools
Establish a clear and wellarticulatedimplementation plan
Appropriately implementingprinciples of governance
Clearly definingmethodology
I know I am doing a greatjob if:
Complete process analysis ofcurrent Logistics activities and identify weaknesses and potentialimprovements in Castores operations
The resultsof the process analysis you model Castores business operations insuch a way that they produce the highest possibleoutcome
Ways in which to streamline and improveworking processes have been recommended
Optimiseworkflows until each process has reached its optimal state and thebest possible performance
Implement the improvedworkflow tracking performance and/or costreduction
Operate changemanagement
Improve processesiteratively
Projects (systems handling solutions) have been supported in analysis solution development andimplementation
Skills &Qualities
GeneralSkills:
Excellent communication skillstogether with the ability to negotiate and influence parties bothwithin and outside of the business at all levels
Commercially astute in order to driveappropriate decision making
Analytical mind setand detail oriented
Able to manage and prioritiseown workload effectively especially in a time criticalenvironment
Excellent work habits focusing onsafety quality and productivity
Ability to workeffectively in an autonomous environment
Abilityto work under pressure and prioritiseworkload
Ability to work in silo or part of ateam
OperatingSkills:
Continuousimprovement
Root causeanalysis
Value streammapping
5S
Lean Six Sigma
Kaizen
ExperienceRequired:
Experience within anlogistics environment
Experience of CIexperience
Managementexperience
Retail sector wholesale and eCommerceexperience
Particularly sports/fashion retail ispreferred
Experience working with externalpartners
Previous experience working for a 3PL ormanaged inhouse operationideally
PersonalQualities:
Passion for ContinuousImprovement
Analyticalmindset
Ambitious
WhatWe Offer
Competitivesalary
Discretionary bonusscheme
25 days annual leave (plus bankholidays)
An opportunity to work with globalsporting partners
A chance to build a careerwith a fast paced high growth brand
Employeeassistance programme
Generous staffdiscount