Head of Logistics

Head of Logistics

London

£60,000 - £80,000 + bonus, 5% matched pension, 28 days holiday

The Company

We are supporting an operations-driven organisation supporting all major multiples across the UK in delivering high-quality branded assets at store level. The business operate out of a sole location in London that is the biggest production facility of its type in Europe, producing over £(phone number removed) assets per year. Established over 50 years ago they now have over 200 employees and £30-million turnover.

The business has just completed a restructure, offering more long-term opportunities for progression as they expand. They support this with comprehensive training opportunities covering apprenticeships and external training courses.

As part of their long-term strategy, they are now recruiting a Head of Logistics with immediate effect.

The Role

The role of Head of Logistics is a strategically critical position within the business, joining to set the standards, centralise the processes and procedures, and manage an already established team. This position offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact in developing a strong logistics department ready to develop and grow. As Head of Logistics you will be responsible for:

Managing a team of 4, including 2 coordinators, an estimator, and a project coordinator
Strategically assessing the logistics processes and technologies, and implementing an improvement action plan to align with wider business goals
Developing the strategy for external partners, contracts, and internal KPIs with a focus on cost saving and compliance
Acting as the lead for driving change, and fostering a team culture for continuous improvement
The Candidate

To be successful in your application for this Head of Logistics role you will need:

Demonstratable experience leading a logistics or supply chain department
Experience managing a team, including recruitment, development, and succession planning
A passion for collaboration and change management, and desire to evolve with a growing business
The Benefits

For this Head of Logistics role the following benefits are on offer:

£60,000 - £80,000 dependent on experience
Performance based bonus
5% matched pension
28 days holiday (incl. of bank holidays)
If you’re interested please apply online, send your CV to or give me a call on (phone number removed)

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