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Head Of Logistics / Operations

Ref: 123260

Midlands, UK

£90,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Operational Excellence
  • Cost Efficiency

About the candidate

This seasoned Head of Logistics brings over 30 years of leadership experience in logistics and supply chain management across various high-impact sectors including retail, FMCG, e-commerce, and fashion. The candidate excels in managing complex logistics strategies, multi-channel fulfilment, and transport operations primarily in the UK and Ireland. Notably, their career path showcases a successful transition from Operations Manager to Head of Logistics, underpinning a strong track record in delivering operational excellence and strategic growth.

With a proven ability to handle significant operational budgets and lead large-scale automation and compliance projects, this individual demonstrates expert governance over end-to-end logistics functions, managing budgets upwards of £40m and effectively navigating changes such as Brexit for international trade flows. Known for a strategic and data-driven approach, the candidate is also adept at stakeholder management, engaging with board-level executives to drive business objectives.

What makes them great?

  • Significant Cost Savings: Achieved €1.6m annualised savings through strategic outsourcing and an additional £50k from transport optimisation initiatives.
  • Performance Leadership: Led to a 10% service improvement and a 7% increase in productivity by turning around European 3PL performance.
  • Compliance and Innovation Champion: Spearheaded comprehensive Brexit export compliance projects and backed major operational automation and system introductions to support sustainable growth.

Areas of expertise

  • Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy: Expert in designing and executing robust logistics strategies that enhance operational efficiency and service quality across multiple sectors.
  • P&L & Budget Management: Demonstrated leadership in managing substantial logistics budgets, achieving significant cost savings and financial control.
  • Automation & Systems Integration: Skilled in the strategic rollout of advanced logistics automation systems like AutoStore and Pick-to-Light, significantly boosting productivity and scalability of operations.