Logistics Lead

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational baking company is seeking a Logistics Lead to oversee and manage logistics operations, ensuring efficient movement of goods. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in logistics, strong leadership skills, and a good grasp of supply chain principles. Responsibilities include managing transportation, supplier coordination, and driving continuous improvement through data analysis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in logistics, ideally in a leadership role.
• Experience in import & export freight management.
• Strong communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage national and international transportation for timely delivery.
• Lead day-to-day logistics operations covering inventory and warehousing.
• Develop logistics strategies that improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Logistics Management

Supplier Coordination

Inventory Management

Cost Reduction

Leadership

Communication

Customs Requirements Knowledge

Tools

WMS

TMS

Job description

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Elevation Recruitment are delighted to once again be partnering with Takis, a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo. Grupo Bimbo is a multinational baking company with over 100,000 employees across 35 different countries and one of the largest baking companies in the world. Their continued success is due to strategic acquisitions, their extended product range and portfolio of well-known brands, and their commitment to sustainability and innovation. The Logistics Lead will report into the EMEA team while working closely with the UK Head of Supply Chain, overseeing and managing the organisation’s logistics operations, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective movement of goods and materials.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage national and international transportation, both inbound and outbound, to ensure timely delivery of goods
• Leading day-to-day logistics operations, covering inventory, warehousing, transportation, and supplier coordination
• Developing and delivering logistics strategies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost customer satisfaction
• Collaborating with internal teams to resolve challenges, streamline processes, and ensure strong delivery performance
• Managing third-party logistics providers, including performance, compliance, and contract negotiation
• Tracking KPIs and driving continuous improvement using relevant systems and data

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years’ experience in logistics, ideally in a leadership role
• Experience in import & export freight management
• Knowledge and experience of customs requirements and Incoterms.
• Strong grasp of supply chain principles and best practices across warehouse and distribution operations
• Familiarity with logistics systems (WMS/TMS) and confident interpreting performance data
• Strong communication, leadership, and negotiation skills — with experience managing suppliers and motivating teams

Experience in FMCG or knowledge of sustainability and environmental regulations in logistics would be a real bonus.

Please note any third party CVs will be directed to Elevation Recruitment Group as the retained partner for this role.