UK BHV Head of Distribution - 6 Month FTC

Job Description

At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, weve seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now,we are a global food solutions group and the worlds leading meal kit company, active in 17 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers lookingfor delicious, healthy and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: GreenChef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor, and Youfoodz.About the Head of Distribution jobThis role is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic company in a very exciting market. We are looking for a Head of Distribution to take ownership of our final mile delivery operations, with a focus on driving continuous improvement across our core metricsas well as designing a roadmap for our long term strategy / expansion. This role is all about helping us to understand the economies and opportunities of owning the final mile whilst making sure we are delivering an absolutely world class experience to ourcustomers. You have significant experience building and scaling delivery operations and strive to be the beacon of innovation, having the gravitas to deliver on your ambitious plans and building a team around you focused on excellence.What you will be doing:

• Taking ownership of our own fleet pilot, ensuring we over-achieve on our target metrics and make it an overwhelming success
• Owning outbound operations at our Nuneaton site, implementing best practices through the introduction of new technology and processes
• Developing the long term distribution strategy, with a focus on scaling our final mile operations
• Focusing on delivering a world class experience to our customers
• Supporting the planning and execution of new site launches, focusing on outbound excellence
• Working closely with our supply chain planning and production teams to ensure a seamless and efficient production schedule that meets all 3PL connections
• Negotiating new contracts with existing and new suppliers to reduce costs / expand services
• Supporting the wider business with any ad hoc / development requests
• Ensuring the highest H&S standard are maintained across our operations
• Introducing new technology to improve practices across the function / business (eg route planning software)
• Working closely with our Logistics Director to build and define a long term scalable distribution strategy

Who you are:

• At least 7 years management experience in distribution or a related field
• Experience building, developing and expanding final mile operations
• A solid network of suppliers who can support our final mile operations
• A demonstrable track record of reducing costs and errors in an operational environment
• Clear understanding of the UK logistics industry with contacts across key suppliers
• Ability to deliver large scale development projects E2E, with strong people skills to engage and motivate stakeholders

What you will get in return:

• 70% discount on HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
• Bippit financial wellbeing account
• Headspace account
• Group Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Learnerbly professional development membership
• MoreHappi unlimited professional coaching membership

Upon passing probation:

• Company pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Bupa private medical insurance (including dental)

Other great perks:

• If in the office, enjoy a free breakfast every day
• Dog friendly office! (London site only)
• Hybrid working- 50/50 remote working & flexible start/finish times (role dependent)
• Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
• Working from home equipment budget

Start date: ASAPShift/Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00Location: The Beehive, Bermuda Industrial Estate, 1 St Georges Way, Nuneaton, CV10 7JS and occasional travel to our London Head OfficeRecruitment process: First, you will have a phone interview with a member of our Talent Acquisition team. Should you be successful, you will be asked to complete a technical test and, depending on the result, you will be invited for a faceto face interview.If you are an internal candidate, please ensure your current manager is aware of your application for this role. About HelloFreshWe believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a senseof inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Ourdiverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantl