Confidential - Warehouse & Logistics Director

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer brand is seeking a Warehouse & Logistics Director to lead their UK operations. The role involves overseeing warehousing and logistics functions with a focus on optimizing performance in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a strong background in managing 3PL relationships and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Senior supply chain leader with experience in warehousing and logistics.
• Proven track record of managing 3PL relationships.
• Experience in omni-channel fulfilment operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all UK warehousing and logistics operations.
• Own the 3PL relationship, ensuring high performance.
• Oversee inventory management for optimal stock availability.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Analytical

Leadership

Process-oriented

Job description

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Client:

Advocate Group

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Confidential Appointment: Warehouse & Logistics Director – Premium Consumer Goods

Location: South East / Home Counties – Site-Based with Flexibility

A highly regarded international consumer brand is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Warehouse & Logistics Director to lead its UK supply chain operations. This is a critical and confidential appointment, ideal for a logistics leader who thrives in a fast-paced, premium goods environment and wants to shape the operational future of a growing business.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of the warehousing, inventory, and logistics functions – with a strong mandate to optimise performance, support growth, and enhance service levels across B2B and DTC channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all UK warehousing and logistics operations, including inbound, storage, fulfilment, and outbound distribution.
• Own the 3PL relationship, ensuring high standards of performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability.
• Oversee inventory management, ensuring accuracy and optimal stock availability across all channels.
• Partner with commercial and eCommerce teams to support customer delivery expectations and service-level excellence.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives across processes, systems, and supply chain resilience.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, legal, and environmental standards.
• Drive a high-performance culture across your teams and third-party partners.

Candidate Profile:

• Senior supply chain leader with experience in warehousing and logistics within consumer goods, ideally in premium or design-led categories.
• Track record of managing 3PL relationships and leading high-volume fulfilment operations across omni-channel (including DTC and retail).
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to align operational delivery to strategic business goals.
• Highly analytical, process-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and pragmatic leadership style – able to influence at all levels while remaining hands-on and delivery-focused.

The Process:

Given the sensitivity of this role, discretion is assured at every stage. Further company details will be shared confidentially with shortlisted candidates.