Head of Logistics (3rd Party)

Rainfordberry Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainfordberry Recruitment is seeking a Head of Logistics in Doncaster to lead all warehouse operations, optimise inventory, SOPs and safety compliance, and drive cost control and customer satisfaction.

Reporting to senior management, you will manage budgets, develop strategies, coach staff, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in a fast-paced 3rd party logistics environment.

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity, for a true industry professional, to take a leadership role in a highly successful, 3rd party logistics organisation. The Head of Logistics is responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory management, distribution, safety compliance and team leadership. The Head of Logistics will drive operational excellence, cost control, productivity and customer satisfaction, while maintaining a safe and organised work environment.

The company itself provides integrated logistics and supply chain solutions. It is an end-to-end logistics business delivering an industry leading service to some of the UK’s best-known retail, hospitality and banking brands.

Roles and Responsibilities for the Head of Logistics include, but are not limited to:

• Bringing a high level of energy, initiative and enthusiasm to the business
• Overseeing daily warehouse operations including receiving, storing, picking / packing, QA and shipping
• Ensuring on-time and accurate order fulfilment
• Optimising warehouse layout and workflows to ensure maximum efficiency
• Implementing and monitoring KPIs (productivity, accuracy, turnaround times etc)
• Developing, training and enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Collaborating with senior management team in the development and delivery of key operational strategies
• Utilising data and software to drive decisions and change business processes to the benefit of the site
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and conducting regular cycle counts
• Minimising shrinkage, damage and obsolescence
• Hiring, training, supervising, evaluating and building warehouse colleagues and managers
• Promoting a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement
• Conducting performance revues and providing coaching
• Scheduling labour effectively to meet business demands
• Ensuring Health & Safety compliance and other regulatory requirements
• Managing warehouse and transport operating budgets
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Reporting operational performance to senior leadership

Location: Doncaster

Salary: Competitive with benefits package