Head of Logistics & Warehouse Operations

Description:

Head of Logistics & Warehouse Operations
???? Loughborough with UK-wide travel
???? £60,000 – £70,000 + benefits

A growing UK retail and field operations business is looking for a commercially minded Head of Logistics & Warehouse Operations to lead and improve a multi-site logistics network and major warehouse facility.

This is a hands-on leadership role with a genuine mandate to drive change, improve operational performance and build scalable processes across a fast-paced environment.

The Role

You will take ownership of a large aftermarket and logistics operation, including a major warehouse facility and a network of regional depots across the UK.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading day-to-day warehouse and logistics operations
• Managing multi-site depot and hub operations
• Overseeing pick-pack, kitting, pre-build and project configuration activity
• Managing third-party transport and carrier relationships
• Driving operational improvements and performance standards
• Leading and developing operational teams across the network
• Improving efficiency, throughput and service delivery

Background & Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates from environments such as:

• Retail fit-out or shopfitting logistics
• Events or exhibition logistics
• 3PL operations
• Field service or parts logistics
• Construction materials or fit-out distribution

You will ideally have experience:

• Managing multi-site warehouse or depot operations
• Leading kitting, project-based or configuration-focused operations
• Driving change and improving underperforming operations
• Managing transport providers and logistics partners
• Operating at Regional Operations, National Operations or Head of Warehousing level

Experience with TUPE, restructures or operational transformation projects would be advantageous.

The Person

We are looking for a visible, hands-on operational leader who enjoys being on-site and close to the operation.

You will be:

• Comfortable leading from the front
• Calm under pressure in fast-moving environments
• Commercially aware and operationally focused
• Able to challenge existing processes constructively
• Credible with warehouse and operational teams
• Motivated by improving standards and making a visible impact

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where your impact will be immediate and highly visible.

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