Head of Logistics

BAE Systems.; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Head of Logistics to oversee the logistics strategy across multiple sites, manage end-to-end operations including UK and international transportation, and improve cost and service efficiency. This role requires significant logistics experience, team leadership skills, and a strategic mindset. The company offers a competitive salary starting from £75,000 along with an executive package and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics within a large or complex organization.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the logistics strategy and operations for the organization.
• Develop KPIs to maintain service levels and promote a culture of improvement.
• Manage logistics capability, including training and development.

Skills

Logistics experience

Team leadership

Analytical capability

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Head of Logistics

Location: Any of the following sites (Portsmouth, Radway Green Crewe, Glascoed Monmouthshire). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: From £75,000 depending on skills and experience plus executive package

A new opportunity has arisen for a Head of Logistics to lead our end-to-end warehousing and logistics capability. This will include UK and International transportation, goods receipt and despatch, Warehouse management, inventory control, kitting and infrastructure investment.

Working directly for the Supply Chain Director, you will be accountable for setting the logistics strategy, leading on best practice, driving business improvement and responding to business need including optimisation of footprint, 3PL/4PL tenders, customer asset control and oversight of external partners.

Working in a matrix organisation you will lead an Organisational Design review for Warehousing and Logistics and lead the future functional operating model: 150+ people, ~£350m of company and customer owned assets, over 6 sites across the UK.

This an excellent opportunity in a growing business which will also enable you to work across the Sector and Group Logistics teams to help define the strategy for the UK enterprise.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for the transport and logistics function including company and customer owned assets, as defined in the future operating model
• Accountable for the overall process and procedures within transport and logistics operations, with the objective of improving cost, service and flexibility for the business, whilst creating a continuous improvement culture across the wider team
• Developing and driving KPIs ensuring internal service levels are agreed and maintained, this could include elements such as stock accuracy, pick accuracy, scrap and waste measures
• Ensuring capacity planning is understood against business requirements, undertaking scenario modelling and developing innovative options to maximise space, flexibility and minimise operational costs
• Championing the highest standards of Health & Safety within the warehousing environment, act as a role model for H&S across the team
• Project management - identifying and leading improvement projects to improve schedule enablement, quality and cost, seek agreement and manage these projects through to completion
• Ensuring logistics capability is managed including training and people development to meet the current and future needs of the team

Your skills and experiences:

• Logistics experience in a large and/or complex organisation, confident working in a matrix environment and contributing to future logistics strategy
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams, fostering a positive and inclusive culture
• Strong analytical capability, using data to identify root causes and support sound business decisions
• Collaborative approach, able to leverage team expertise to deliver effective solutions
• Creative problem-solver, comfortable driving change in complex environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to build, influence and sustain networks across the business
• High attention to detail with excellent communication skills, able to engage, inspire and provide constructive feedback

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 9th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

"Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in the processing of your application. Your application is important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding."