Head Of Business Operations

Deluxebase is a growing international toy, gift and consumer-products business supplying visitor attractions and retailers across the UK, EU and North America. We develop products from concept through sampling, testing, manufacture and conformity. Products are principally manufactured in Asia, imported into the UK and distributed through wholesale and ecommerce channels domestically and internationally. Reporting to the Joint Managing Directors, the Head of Business Operations will lead the journey from product development and overseas supply through stockholding and fulfilment. The role - Directly manage, coach and hold accountable the Product Development and Compliance Manager, Purchasing and Logistics Manager, Warehouse Manager and Group Sales Administration Manager. - Lead a structured, cross-functional product-range and concept-selection process involving the Joint Managing Directors, Creative, Product Development, Sales/Ecommerce and Purchasing, then own the development and release timetable through the Product Development and Compliance Manager. The Joint Managing Directors initially retain final range and investment approval; detailed development and conformity sign-off remain with the manager and competent specialists. - Own the supplier-commercial framework. Product Development normally leads new-product pricing, tooling, MOQs and initial terms; Purchasing owns orders and follow-up; the Head leads material negotiations, transitions and escalations. - Oversee the UK ..... full job details .....