E-commerce Operations Manager
- reading, berkshire, RG1, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Remote
- Full time
- £58,000 - £58,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic E-commerce Operations Manager to lead their online fulfillment and logistics operations. This is a remote role, perfect for a highly organized individual ready to oversee the seamless execution of online orders for our expanding FMCG product range. You will be responsible for optimizing warehouse operations, managing third-party logistics (3PL) partners, and ensuring efficient inventory management to meet customer expectations for speed and accuracy. This is a key position driving customer satisfaction and operational excellence in the digital space.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily e-commerce operations, including order processing, picking, packing, and shipping.
- Manage relationships and performance of 3PL partners, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
- Implement and optimize inventory management systems to ensure accuracy and minimize stockouts or overstock situations.
- Develop and execute strategies to improve fulfillment efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance delivery speed.
- Monitor key operational metrics (e.g., order accuracy, on-time delivery, shipping costs) and report on performance.
- Collaborate with customer service, marketing, and IT teams to resolve operational issues and improve the customer experience.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in e-commerce operations, logistics, or warehouse management, ideally within FMCG .
- Proven experience managing third-party logistics providers and negotiating contracts.
- Strong understanding of inventory management best practices and WMS/OMS systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage remote teams or virtual operations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and the flexibility of a fully remote position.
- Opportunity to significantly impact the growth of a leading FMCG e-commerce business.
- Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits.
- Allowance for home office setup and ongoing professional development.
- A dynamic and supportive work culture focused on innovation and efficiency.


