Head of Logistics
Ref: AS2046783
London, UK
£55,000
- Permanent
- Retail Logistics Leadership
- Supply Chain Optimisation
- Third-Party Logistics Management
About the candidate
A strong logistics and supply chain leader with over eight years’ experience across retail, e-commerce and wholesale environments. They have a solid track record of managing end-to-end logistics operations, improving fulfilment performance and building strong relationships with third-party logistics partners.
Available to start in two weeks and looking for a permanent opportunity, they bring a practical, data-led approach with a focus on improving efficiency, service levels and customer experience. They are well suited to fast-paced retail operations where ownership, continuous improvement and team leadership are key.
What makes them great?
- Improves operational performance: Implemented an inventory management system that improved order accuracy by 20% and reduced lead times by 15%.
- Enhances customer experience: Helped launch a returns management system that reduced return processing time by 30%.
- Delivers cost efficiencies: Contributed to freight negotiations that reduced shipping costs by 10% while supporting better supply chain performance.
Areas of expertise
- End-to-end logistics management: Experienced in overseeing supply chain, fulfilment, inventory and shipping activity across busy retail and e-commerce operations.
- Process improvement: Skilled in identifying operational bottlenecks and implementing systems or process changes that improve speed, accuracy and visibility.
- 3PL and carrier management: Confident managing external logistics providers, freight carriers and customs processes to maintain service levels and control costs.