Head of Warehousing and Distribution

Clarins; Harlow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leading skincare and make-up company is seeking a Head of Warehousing & Distribution in Harlow. This role oversees all warehouse operations and distribution activities, ensuring accurate inventory maintenance while driving operational efficiency and safety. Candidates should possess extensive experience in warehousing, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance. The company values diversity and offers a supportive work environment, where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Benefits

Attractive compensation packages

Ongoing development and training opportunities

People-focused corporate culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading warehousing and distribution operations in an omni-channel environment.
• Proven success in managing large teams in a 24/7 operational setting.
• Strong expertise in e-commerce fulfillment and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse and distribution operations across various channels.
• Ensure inventory management through robust controls.
• Manage transport and carrier partnerships for optimal performance.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership in operations

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

NEBOSH qualification

Tools

ERP systems (Infor, JDE, SAP)

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

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Head of Warehousing & Distribution - Harlow

Ready to bring passion into your career?

A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins Group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Its raison d'être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".

Operating in more than 150 countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.

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The role

This role oversees all warehouse operations,城order fulfil … and distribution activities and ensures that inventory is accurately maintained. The head of Warehouse is responsible for driving operational efficiency, maintaining high levels of quality control, and creating a safe, organised, and customer-focused logistics environment.

What you’ll do

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• Ensure accurate inventory management through robust controls, cycle counting, and reconciliation processes.
• Oversee facility management and compliance, including relationships with landlords, regulators, auditors, insurers, and local authorities.
• Manage transport and carrier partnerships, optimising cost, service levels, and delivery performance.
• Take full accountability for distribution budgets, P&L, headcount planning, temporary labour, and procurement of warehouse-related goods and services.
• Develop and deliver warehouse, transport, health & safety, and facilities strategies aligned to business and go-to-market objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams, promoting engagement, diversity & inclusion, and a strong talent pipeline.
• Champion health, safety, security, and loss prevention, ensuring best-in-class standards, training, and incident management.
• Drive process improvement, compliance, and technology enhancements (including WMS), improving efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.

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• Degree-level education (or equivalent) and a NEBOSH qualification, with strong knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance.
• Extensive senior-level experience (15+ years) leading warehousing and distribution operations within a complex, omni-channel environment.
• Proven success managing large warehouse teams and driving performance in 24/7 operational settings.
• Strong expertise in inventory management, warehouse optimisation, and e-commerce fulfilment.
• Advanced systems knowledge, with hands-on experience of ERP and WMS platforms (Infor, JDE, SAP).
• A strategic yet hands-on leadership style, with the ability to influence cross-functionally and lead change.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of the 3PL carrier market and the ability to build effective supplier partnerships.
• A forward-thinking mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement, CSR, and sustainable operations.

We have

Over 70 years of expertise in beauty and spa, backed by the prestigious Clarins and myBlend brands.

097>Unique, high-performance products and innovative service concepts.

A strong commitment to Social and Environmental Responsibility at the heart of our purpose.

A caring, inclusive, and people-focused corporate culture.

Ongoing development and training opportunities to support your career growth.

Attractive compensation packages and competitive benefits.

If you have a curious mind, a thirst to go further and the drive to boldly take on new challenges, join us.

About Clarins Group

A B‑Corp certified global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Our purpose "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet" is a core commitment outlined in our by‑laws.

Operating in more than 150 countries thanks to our 8,000 employees worldwide, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

In line with our dual CSR mission of 'Caring for people, caring for the planet' we take pride in offering a rewarding yet challenging work environment where everyone can thrive.

This culture allowed us to achieve the certification of Forbes' World's Best Employers 2024, Forbes' World's Best Employers 2024 for Women.

To learn more about our group and our commitments to people, visit www.groupeclarins.com.大学>

Equal opportunity employer

We believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers.

Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values. We strige to achieve inclusiveness, and we foster an inclusive culture.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are a member of the ILO (International Labor Organization) and the Employers Network for Equity and Inclusion (ENEI).