Head of Logistics & Fulfillment Operations

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Operations to oversee in-house warehouse activity and manage European fulfilment through a 3PL partnership, based in the UK.

You will lead day-to-day logistics, set priorities, monitor performance, plan workloads, and work with teams to deliver operational plans while ensuring safety, cost control, and timely reporting. Experience across in-house and 3PL, ability to negotiate rates, and collaboration with SLT to align with wider business plans are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day logistics operations to ensure health and safety, cost, and service metrics are maintained
• Set operational priorities and coordinate activity across the logistics function
• Monitor performance across in-house and 3PL operations, highlighting opportunity for efficiencies (addition of automation / lean processes etc)
• Plan workloads and resources to support consistent operational output across BAU and peak periods
• Work with relevant colleagues to align logistics activity with wider business plans
• Maintain clear operational reporting to support informed decisions

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Operations to oversee in-house warehouse activity and manage European fulfilment through a 3PL partnership, based in the UK.

You will lead day-to-day logistics, set priorities, monitor performance, plan workloads, and work with teams to deliver operational plans while ensuring safety, cost control, and timely reporting. Experience across in-house and 3PL, ability to negotiate rates, and collaboration with SLT to align with wider business plans are essential.