Logistics Manager – OTIF Leader & 3PL Strategy

Rayner Surgical Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rayner Surgical Group is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead regional warehousing, distribution, and logistics operations from our on-site Global Distribution Hub in Crawley, West Sussex. You will drive OTIF delivery, optimize inventory levels, and collaborate with 3PLs and internal teams to support growth.

You will manage a logistics team, implement process improvements, and report on performance metrics to guide budgeting and strategic decisions while ensuring compliance with health, safety,

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in a fast-paced warehousing, logistics or distribution environment.
• Proven experience leading strategic projects and business development.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives towards continuous improvement.
• Experience exporting and working with export trade requirements.
• BS degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Orange/Green certification.
• IOSH certification.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite and NetSuite WMS.
• International Trade training or certification.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional logistics, warehousing, and distribution operations to deliver products on time, in full (OTIF), while achieving inventory and service level targets.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies, processes, and systems to support business growth across direct markets and 3PL partners.
• Manage regional logistics providers, couriers, and 3PLs, monitoring SLAs, KPIs, transport performance, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct periodic meetings with key critical regional suppliers to review performance and develop good working relationships.
• Review transport metrics to optimize transport methods and lanes for performance and cost.
• Oversee warehousing, inventory management, receiving, and order fulfilment operations to maximise operational performance.
• Analyse operational data and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities, optimise processes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Be the regional lead logistics person for projects, including system implementations, process standardization between distribution centres, and continuous improvement projects.
• Manage, develop, and motivate the logistics team through performance management, SOP documentation, recruitment, and coaching.
• Monitor and report on logistics performance, transportation costs, operational metrics, and business KPIs to support strategic decision-making.
• Report key metrics to support the development of operational budgets, forecasting, and cost‑saving initiatives while ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, GMP, regulatory requirements, and company policies, promoting a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Skills

Warehousing & distribution experience

Strategic project leadership

Process improvement

Export compliance

Education

BS in logistics / supply chain or business administration

Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Orange/Green

IOSH certification

International Trade training/certification

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

NetSuite WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Rayner Surgical Group is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead regional warehousing, distribution, and logistics operations from our on-site Global Distribution Hub in Crawley, West Sussex. You will drive OTIF delivery, optimize inventory levels, and collaborate with 3PLs and internal teams to support growth.

You will manage a logistics team, implement process improvements, and report on performance metrics to guide budgeting and strategic decisions while ensuring compliance with health, safety,