European Logistics Manager: Inventory & Ops Lead

Fleet News group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet News Group in Reading is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead a European logistics and inventory programme supporting major automotive customers. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on operations and continuous improvement.

You will own programme performance, asset availability and customer satisfaction while driving efficiencies across a multi-site operation. This hybrid role requires 2–3 days per week in Reading and offers a high-visibility leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience managing logistics, warehouse or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-facing stakeholder management experience.
• Proven people leadership capability.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience in automotive equipment or related sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day programme operations across multiple European locations.
• Lead and develop a small team.
• Build relationships with OEM customers and manage escalations.
• Optimise inventory levels, asset availability and service performance.
• Analyse operational data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive warehouse and logistics process improvements.
• Produce customer and management reports.
• Work with suppliers, carriers and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues.

Skills

Logistics Management

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Operations Management

Materials Management

Equipment Hire / Rental Ops

Job description

Fleet News Group in Reading is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead a European logistics and inventory programme supporting major automotive customers. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on operations and continuous improvement.

You will own programme performance, asset availability and customer satisfaction while driving efficiencies across a multi-site operation. This hybrid role requires 2–3 days per week in Reading and offers a high-visibility leadership opportunity.