Head of Logistics

CHH; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics solutions provider based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Logistics to manage and optimize logistics operations. This role demands senior-level logistics experience with a focus on efficiency, cost management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of improving logistics performance and driving growth. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days annual leave and private health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Health Insurance

Potential quarterly bonus

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in logistics or operations management.
• Success in driving cost efficiencies and service improvements.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all logistics activities and ensure efficient flow of goods.
• Develop logistics strategies that support business growth.
• Implement process improvements and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Logistics management

Supply chain optimization

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in supply chain management, logistics, or engineering

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

CHH Conexoperates at the heart of key vertical markets and is a matrix organisation which interlinks across manufacturing, engineering and outsourced logistics solutions for some of the largest names in the country. Our services range from delivering connectivity solutions which contribute towards smart city transformation, through to power management in critical infrastructure all supported by the ability to manage complex logistics for key components and workforce support.

CHH is an innovative and exciting company on a rapid growth journey with ambitious plans to become the largest provider in our chosen sectors. We invest in developing our people, expect them to succeed and reward them for success. We also seek to do business responsibly taking account of our impact on our stakeholder groups and the environment.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Head of Logistics is responsible for leading and managing all logistics and distribution operations to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and reliable flow of goods within our Pick up & Drop off (PUDO) network. This role plays a critical part in ensuring customer delivery requirements are met and supporting the company’s strategic goals by driving improvements in supply chain performance, compliance, and sustainability.

Location – Birmingham or Chesterfield

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all inbound, internal, and outbound logistics activities, including transportation, materials handling, and inventory control.
• Ensure seamless delivery of picked products to customers and collection of customer returns.
• Lead routing, scheduling, and logistics planning in alignment with sales requirements.
• Ensure internal departments work collaboratively following procedures that support an efficient and high-quality service, routinely reviewing and adapting processes to suit the needs of the business.
• Oversee the management and efficiency of our PUDO network.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies that support business growth, cost optimisation, and operational excellence.
• Contribute to long-term supply chain planning, including capacity management, supplier collaboration, and sustainability initiatives.
• Implement process improvements, digital solutions, and automation opportunities within logistics operations.
• Drive cost efficiency and sustainability initiatives, including optimising routes, reducing waste, and enhancing supply chain resilience.
• Build working relationships with external stakeholders demonstrating our values to uphold the reputation of the business.
• Own logistics KPIs implementing action plans to remove potential risks from the business and seek out opportunities for innovation.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, quality, and health & safety standards for logistics and transportation.
• Produce and/or analyse business performance reports to make evidence-based decisions about resourcing, budget planning and capacity.
• Manage and develop logistics and transport teams, ensuring skills, performance, and engagement are aligned with business needs.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Experienced at a senior level in logistics, supply chain, or operations management, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Experienced in managing multi-site a business with ambition to grow, able to prove their success in driving costs efficiencies, service improvements and logistics performance through process improvements and innovation.
• Willing to travel to CHH and customer sites, including overnight stays when required.
• Able to perform all duties and aspects of role in line with CHH’s core values: Driven, Trusted, Agile, People-Focused and Responsible.
• Able to show continued professional development in logistics, operational management or leadership.
• Able to use transport management systems.
• Knowledgeable in health and safety practices and requirements.
• Approachable and results focused with excellent, problem solving, communication and leadership skills.

Desirable Skills

• CPC holder
• Degree in supply chain management, logistics, engineering or business related discipline
• Background in continuous improvement and implementing best practices in logistics and supply chain

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Death in service
• Private Health Insurance
• Potential quarterly bonus