Head of UK Logistics and Customer Service

FLOWERBX; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading floral company is seeking an experienced logistics manager to oversee UK operations. You will manage logistics for B2C/B2B, improve operational efficiency, and lead a team of Customer Experience Agents. The ideal candidate has over 3 years in logistics or FMCG operations, excels in stakeholder management, and has strong analytical skills. Benefits include a flower subscription and private health insurance.

Benefits

Monthly flower subscription

Pension contribution

Private health and dental insurance

Life insurance with gamified wellbeing app

Employee Assistance Programme

Day-off for your birthday

Time off for charity support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in logistics or FMCG operations.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee UK operational activities for efficiency and strategic alignment.
• Own outbound logistics function for the UK market for both B2C & B2B.
• Onboard and manage Customer Experience Agents.

Skills

Logistics management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Tools

Magento

Job description

Reporting to the Global Operations Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the UK operational activities of FLOWERBX to ensure efficiency and alignment with strategic priorities.

Strategic Priorities

• Identify opportunities to improve Gross Margin, working cross-functionally to reduce costs and increase revenue wherever possible
• Identify and implement projects to maintain operational excellence and monitor success, prioritising and adjusting plans as required
• Support the Global Operations Director in setting key performance indicators and tracking progress against them, using data to inform decision-making
• Lead the planning and fulfilment of B2C orders over peak periods, ensuring the team is set up for success
• Support with the planning and execution of key B2B events and day-to-day operations
• Assist with the development and testing of new website and product features

Logistics

• Own the outbound logistics function for the UK market for both B2C & B2B
• Allocate daily delivery volume per courier, ensuring maximum efficiency
• Plan UK logistics for peak periods and ensure finger-on-the-pulse execution during critical days
• Manage the FLOWERBX team of delivery drivers and fleet (including day-to-day operation, recruitment, performance reviews, training & development and planning for holiday cover)
• Own the relationship with 3PL and couriers: communicate forecast changes, monitor performance and metrics, review and negotiate costs
• Report to the wider team on logistics performance and costs, communicating and escalating any delivery risks ahead of time
• Monitor KPIs and identify cost reduction and service improvement opportunities, implementing any changes where required

Customer Relations

• Onboard, train and manage Customer Experience Agents, keeping them accountable to appropriate SLAs and targets
• Work with the team to identify areas of improvement and manage the implementation of improvement projects
• Own and manage customer experience processes and policies, actively working to improve and streamline them where necessary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in logistics or FMCG operations
• An understanding of financial principles and ability to plan and adhere to budgets
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-pace operational environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with team members, stakeholders and clients.
• Ability to lead diverse teams, foster collaboration and manage with empathy in order to contribute to staff productivity and morale.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, who can quickly build relationships with external partners, couriers and internal stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical capability - Excel proficient and comfortable with dealing with large data sets
• A professional, proactive and ‘can do’ attitude with exceptional attention to detail and excellent organisational skill
• Self-starter and able to work independently
• Ability to problem-solve quickly, take ownership comfortably and adapt to change
• Magento knowledge is a plus
• Pragmatic with a healthy dose of humour!

Benefits

• A monthly flower subscription and discounted products
• Pension contribution
• Private health and dental insurance care
• Life insurance with gamified wellbeing app
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Day-off for your birthday
• Time off to support your favourite charity