About the job
Role DescriptionThe Logistics Manager / Senior Logistics Manager / Head of Logistics manages the movement, storage, and delivery of goods to meet customer requirements and business objectives. Responsibilities include transport planning, warehouse coordination, carrier management, cost control, and resolving delivery disruptions.The Manager oversees daily logistics activities and service performance. The Senior Manager leads larger networks and improvement programmes, while the Head of Logistics sets organisational logistics strategy, directs teams and investment, and strengthens network capacity, resilience, and delivery reliability.
- QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience managing logistics activities, transport providers, distribution networks, and logistics teams.
- Strong understanding of freight movement, warehousing, inventory flow, and order fulfilment.
- Ability to plan capacity, allocate resources, and manage delivery schedules against demand.
- Experience negotiating carrier agreements, monitoring service levels, and managing supplier performance.
- Ability to analyse freight costs, delivery reliability, lead times, and capacity utilisation.
- Experience resolving transport disruptions and developing practical contingency plans.
- Proficiency in transportation management, warehouse management, ERP systems, and reporting tools.
- For senior manager positions, experience leading logistics across multiple sites or regions and delivering measurable improvements.
- For head positions, proven experience developing logistics strategy, managing budgets and investment, and leading complex distribution networks.