Head of Global Logistics & Distribution (Travel)

Reliable Recruit (Services) Ltd; Stretford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Training and development

Company social events

Job summary

Reliable Recruit (Services) Ltd is seeking a Head of Logistics and Distribution to oversee operations from the Manchester site with responsibility across two countries. The role includes leading a distribution team, managing logistics processes, and ensuring compliance with import/export requirements.

The position involves travel to Ireland and other international locations, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a circa £50,000 per annum pay, plus long-service rewards and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous & recent experience in a senior logistics/distribution role.
• Experience managing and developing warehouse/logistics teams.
• Import/export paperwork and customs experience advantageous.
• Passport for travel purposes.
• Able to travel internationally as needed.
• Flexibility to respond to urgent shipping, customs, quality, staffing or site issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple sites across two countries.
• Lead a distribution team and oversee company logistics.
• Oversee receipt, storage, handling, packing, QA and distribution of high-value goods.
• Understand and implement import/export processes and customs compliance.
• Work with management to hire, train and develop staff.
• Travel frequently between Ireland and Manchester and internationally.

Skills

Senior logistics

Team leadership

International travel

Shipping docs

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Proactive

Communication

Staff development

Job description

Reliable Recruit (Services) Ltd is seeking a Head of Logistics and Distribution to oversee operations from the Manchester site with responsibility across two countries. The role includes leading a distribution team, managing logistics processes, and ensuring compliance with import/export requirements.

The position involves travel to Ireland and other international locations, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a circa £50,000 per annum pay, plus long-service rewards and benefits.