Head of Transport & Logistics

Bruno Sforni SpA; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in South Wales is seeking a Head of Transport & Logistics to join their Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role involves overseeing transport, logistics, and warehousing operations to ensure operational excellence and alignment with business objectives. Candidates should have 10 years of experience in the field, with strong leadership and commercial skills. Join a business that values innovation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in transport, logistics, and warehousing.
• Strong background in international freight management.
• Proven ability to lead change across logistics functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transport and logistics strategies.
• Oversee fleet operations and inventory management.
• Drive a safety culture across all sites.

Skills

Transport management

Logistics operations

Warehouse management

International export

Fleet management

Education

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

Tools

Logistics/warehouse management systems

Job description

Location: South Wales (Bridgend)

Reports to: Managing Director

Team: Supply Chain & Logistics

Type: Senior Leadership Role

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Transport & Logistics to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This is a pivotal position where you will lead and enhance our multi-site transport, logistics, and warehousing operations, ensuring seamless service delivery, operational excellence, and alignment with our long-term business objectives.

As a people-focused leader, you’ll oversee our warehouse, transport, and logistics teams, driving performance, safety, and innovation while ensuring we deliver against key business KPIs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded logistics professional to influence and shape the future direction of our supply chain strategy.

What Youll Do

• Lead Strategy: Develop and implement transport, logistics, and warehousing strategies aligned with company growth and sustainability goals.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee fleet operations, warehousing, inventory management, and route optimisation to deliver efficient, compliant services.
• Health & Safety Champion: Drive a strong safety culture across all sites, ensuring adherence to regulations and industry best practices.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, motivate, and develop teams across multiple sites, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure logistics supports customer needs and business priorities.

What Were Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills

• 10 years experience in transport, logistics, and warehousing, ideally across a multi-site operation.
• Strong background in international export and freight management.
• Proven ability to deliver process improvements and lead change across logistics functions.
• Solid knowledge of logistics/warehouse management systems and software.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven budget management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in fleet management and export processes.

Desirable

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Background in manufacturing (food or FMCG preferred).
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-drop logistics environment.
• Strong geographical knowledge.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of the Senior Leadership Team with direct influence on company growth and strategy.
• Lead a key function critical to our long-term sustainability and success.
• Join a business that values innovation, customer service, and operational excellence.

Salary: £60K

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