Reporting to the Head of Operations, this senior role will oversee the strategic and day-to-day management of warehouse, transport, export and facilities functions. The successful candidate will drive operational efficiency, ensure compliance, manage supplier relationships and lead continuous improvement across a busy, quality-focused environment.
Key Duties:
* Lead warehousing, logistics, facilities and EU export strategies in line with business objectives.
* Oversee goods-in, storage, stock control, inventory accuracy and dispatch operations.
* Manage inbound and outbound transport to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery performance.
* Negotiate and manage contracts with carriers, freight partners, logistics providers, facilities suppliers and service vendors.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety, building regulations, environmental standards, company policies and EU export requirements.
* Manage customs documentation, Incoterms, export records, freight forwarders and customs brokers.
* Oversee facilities maintenance, planned works, service contracts, budgets and supplier performance.
* Monitor KPIs across warehousing, logistics, facilities and export compliance, reporting to senior management.
* Identify and deliver improvements across cost control, automation, lean processes, energy efficiency and sustainability.
* Lead, mentor and develop warehouse, logistics and facilities teams, promoting a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Proven senior-level experience across warehousing, logistics, facilities management and EU export compliance.
* Strong knowledge of supply chain operations, stock control, transport management, customs regulations and facilities compliance.
* Experience managing budgets, suppliers, logistics partners, freight forwarders and service contracts.
* Confident using WMS, ERP and export documentation systems.
* Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Experience delivering cost savings, process improvements, lean initiatives or sustainability projects.
* Degree-level qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Facilities Management, Business Administration or a related subject would be advantageous.
* Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in warehousing and logistics, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
Key Performance Areas:
* Stock accuracy of 98% or above.
* High on-time, in-full delivery performance.
* Reduced warehousing and logistics costs.
* Full health and safety, facilities and environmental compliance.
* Accurate customs and export documentation.
* Timely EU export clearance with zero penalties for non-compliance.
* Delivery of continuous improvement, energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* Senior leadership opportunity within an established specialist business.
* Opportunity to shape warehousing, logistics, facilities and export operations.
* Scope to lead continuous improvement, sustainability and efficiency initiatives
Salary description
£58000.00 - £62000.00 per year