An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced supply chain professional to take a leading role in shaping the future warehousing and fulfilment strategy of a large, complex organisation. This is a high-profile position focused on designing future operating models, improving logistics performance, and delivering long-term operational excellence across warehousing, fulfilment, returns, and inventory services. This is an interim role for 3-6 months with hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office.
Your new role
As Warehousing, Fulfilment & Logistics Strategy Manager, you will lead a strategic review of warehousing and fulfilment operations, assessing current capabilities and defining future operating models that support business growth and customer requirements.Key responsibilities include:
Developing future warehousing and fulfilment operating models
Assessing current logistics, fulfilment, staging, returns, and refurbishment activities
Evaluating internal, outsourced, and hybrid operating solutions
Building business cases and recommendations for senior stakeholders
Defining operational, technology, security, and service requirements
Developing implementation, mobilisation, and transition roadmaps
Working cross-functionally with operational, procurement, finance, technology, and property teams
Identifying opportunities for immediate operational improvement while supporting long-term strategyThis role offers a unique opportunity to influence major business decisions and shape future logistics capabilities. To be successful, you will have:
Significant experience within warehousing, fulfilment, logistics strategy, or supply chain transformation
Strong operating model design, business case development, and strategic planning skills
Experience evaluating warehouse, fulfilment, returns, and partner delivery models
The ability to translate complex operational and technology requirements into practical solutions
Strong commercial, financial, programme, and risk management capabilities
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skillsExperience with warehouse management systems, outsourced logistics providers, or multi-site transformation programmes would be advantageous.
What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join an organisation undertaking significant supply chain transformation, offering:
A strategic role with high visibility and influence
The opportunity to shape future logistics and fulfilment operations
Exposure to major operational and transformation programmes
A collaborative environment focused on continuous improvementApply now
If you're an experienced Logistics Manager, Warehousing Manager, Fulfilment Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Operations Strategy Manager, or Distribution Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your supply chain career.
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Salary description
£450.00 - £550.00 per day