Logistics Manager

Nestlé SA; Narberth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food and beverage company in Narberth is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to drive strategic logistics initiatives and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse management and LEAN practices to manage costs and improve service. This role offers great benefits, including a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Private Medical Health Cover

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave Allowance plus 12 additional ‘flex’ days

Qualifications

• Operational leadership experience in warehouse management is essential.
• Ability to see the broader impact of warehousing operations.
• Experience in maintaining high-quality work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations to enhance service and efficiency.
• Set and monitor warehousing service and cost KPIs.
• Implement structured improvement initiatives.

Skills

Dynamic Leadership

LEAN Experience

Business Acumen

Project Management

Decision-Making

Quality Under Pressure

Team Leadership

Job description

Benefits: Discretionary Annual Bonus / Private Medical Health Cover / Comprehensive Pension Scheme / Generous Annual Leave Allowance plus 12 additional ‘flex’ days

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Manager to join our team at the Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, Princes Gate site, located in Narberth, Pembrokeshire. This pivotal role will focus on enhancing operational efficiency and driving strategic logistics initiatives.

As a leading bottler of premium mineral and local waters, our purpose is to unlock the regenerative power of water to enhance the quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. We want to help shape a better and healthier world, a sustainable world, for people, families, for our communities and for the planet.

At Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, we believe water is the natural choice for healthy hydration: good for our bodies and good for the planet. So, we make it easy for consumers to enjoy natural source waters and our range of water products enhanced with other natural ingredients. In everything we do, we work hard to protect the purity nature brings; from taking care of the environment that our waters are sourced from, to accelerating our pathway to net zero carbon and managing our business sustainably into the future.

A day in the life of a Logistics Manager

As a Logistics Manager, you will oversee warehouse operations to achieve exceptional service, cost efficiency, and personnel performance aligned with the Operational Management Plan (OMP).

Key responsibilities include:

• Safety and Compliance: Enforce Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and CARE regulations.
• KPI Management: Set and monitor warehousing service and cost KPIs, ensuring they meet target values.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement structured improvement initiatives using best practices and tools.
• Cost Management: Drive cost-saving initiatives to enhance warehouse performance and efficiency.
• Budget Oversight: Develop and manage the warehousing budget, including cost and investment planning.
• Procurement Support: Collaborate with procurement to negotiate contracts and manage service provider relationships.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Work with Distribution Management, Production Planning, and Customer Service to optimize service and costs.
• LEAN Implementation: Support the rollout of LEAN practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What Will Make You Successful?

To excel as a Logistics Manager, you should possess operational leadership experience in warehouse management. Your ability to see the broader impact of warehousing operations will be crucial for success in this role.

Key attributes include:

• Dynamic Leadership: Cultivate a culture of trust and transparency to inspire your team, while demonstrating the flexibility to adapt to changing seasonal demands.
• LEAN Experience: Background in a LEAN organization, utilizing LEAN concepts and tools.
• Business Acumen: Proficient in business planning, budget control, and cost management.
• Project Management: Experience in warehouse design, distribution network redesign, and high-performance logistics.
• Decision-Making: Ability to prioritize and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Quality Under Pressure: Maintain high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines.
• Team Leadership: Strong coaching skills to achieve customer service targets and drive strategic thinking in warehousing.

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, car allowance, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is Tuesday 12/08/2025.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk).

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

Benefits: Discretionary Annual Bonus / Private Medical Health Cover / Comprehensive Pension Scheme / Generous Annual Leave Allowance plus 12 additional ‘flex’ days

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Manager to join our team at the Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, Princes Gate site, located in Narberth, Pembrokeshire. This pivotal role will focus on enhancing operational efficiency and driving strategic logistics initiatives.

As a leading bottler of premium mineral and local waters, our purpose is to unlock the regenerative power of water to enhance the quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. We want to help shape a better and healthier world, a sustainable world, for people, families, for our communities and for the planet.

At Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, we believe water is the natural choice for healthy hydration: good for our bodies and good for the planet. So, we make it easy for consumers to enjoy natural source waters and our range of water products enhanced with other natural ingredients. In everything we do, we work hard to protect the purity nature brings; from taking care of the environment that our waters are sourced from, to accelerating our pathway to net zero carbon and managing our business sustainably into the future.

A day in the life of a Logistics Manager

As a Logistics Manager, you will oversee warehouse operations to achieve exceptional service, cost efficiency, and personnel performance aligned with the Operational Management Plan (OMP).

Key responsibilities include:

• Safety and Compliance: Enforce Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and CARE regulations.
• KPI Management: Set and monitor warehousing service and cost KPIs, ensuring they meet target values.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement structured improvement initiatives using best practices and tools.
• Cost Management: Drive cost-saving initiatives to enhance warehouse performance and efficiency.
• Budget Oversight: Develop and manage the warehousing budget, including cost and investment planning.
• Procurement Support: Collaborate with procurement to negotiate contracts and manage service provider relationships.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Work with Distribution Management, Production Planning, and Customer Service to optimize service and costs.
• LEAN Implementation: Support the rollout of LEAN practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What Will Make You Successful?

To excel as a Logistics Manager, you should possess operational leadership experience in warehouse management. Your ability to see the broader impact of warehousing operations will be crucial for success in this role.

Key attributes include:

• Dynamic Leadership: Cultivate a culture of trust and transparency to inspire your team, while demonstrating the flexibility to adapt to changing seasonal demands.
• LEAN Experience: Background in a LEAN organization, utilizing LEAN concepts and tools.
• Business Acumen: Proficient in business planning, budget control, and cost management.
• Project Management: Experience in warehouse design, distribution network redesign, and high-performance logistics.
• Decision-Making: Ability to prioritize and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Quality Under Pressure: Maintain high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines.
• Team Leadership: Strong coaching skills to achieve customer service targets and drive strategic thinking in warehousing.

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, car allowance, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is Tuesday 12/08/2025.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk).

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!