General Manager

Milkround; Harlow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations in Harlow. The role involves managing transport and warehousing functions for high-profile clients in the luxury fashion sector. Key responsibilities include budget management, ensuring service excellence, and maintaining inventory standards. Ideal candidates will have senior management experience, particularly in FMCG logistics, and a strong focus on compliance and safety culture. Competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Private medical and dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

High-street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar senior management role across both transport and warehousing.
• Strong leadership skills in logistics environments.
• Awareness of differing commercial mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Budget responsibility, ensuring contract KPIs and budgets are achieved.
• Oversee daily operations of customer accounts.
• Maintain rigorous standards for inventory accuracy.
• Manage transport operations, balancing efficiency and service.
• Collaborate with GXO’s transport network.

Skills

Senior management experience in transport and warehousing

Experience in luxury fashion FMCG logistics

Leadership in QHSE and transport compliance

Understanding of warehouse operations

Knowledge of P&L

Job description

Company Description

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job Description

Are you ready for the next step in your career journey? Are you an experienced General Manager, looking for your next challenge? If you have the drive and focus to take your career one step further then read on!

Here at GXO, we’re currently looking for a General Manager to lead our site in Harlow. We’re looking for a results‑driven General Manager to lead our shared user site in Harlow, supporting our high‑profile client. This is a key leadership role overseeing luxury fashion FMCG warehousing and shared user transport operations, with a strong focus on QHSE, compliance, and GXO’s Road to Zero safety culture.

This is a full time, permanent role, with Monday – Friday working hours, with a need for flexibility in terms of working hours – this is logistics after all.

Pay, Benefits And More

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £95,000 per annum, depending upon experience. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work‑life balance. Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance, a company‑sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high‑street discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more.

What You’ll Do On a Typical Day

• Budget responsibility, ensuring contract KPIs and budgets are achieved, contribute to quarterly cost budgets covering all aspects of the site.
• Oversee daily operations of customer accounts, ensuring premium product handling and brand‑aligned service.
• Maintain rigorous standards for inventory accuracy, product presentation, and order fulfilment.
• Manage transport operations, balancing efficiency and service excellence.
• Collaborate with GXO’s transport network and ensure seamless execution.

What You Need To Succeed At GXO

• Proven experience in a similar senior management role across both transport and warehousing.
• Proven experience in luxury fashion FMCG logistics and shared transport environments.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and transport planning.
• Demonstrated leadership in QHSE and transport compliance.
• Awareness of differing commercial mechanisms as well as understanding of P&Ls.

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