Logistics Operations Manager

Haleon; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consumer health company is seeking a logistics professional to manage international transportation KPIs. This role offers the chance to shape the future of logistics within a dynamic environment. You will analyze performance metrics, propose improvements, and collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in international logistics, a relevant degree, and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and promotes an agile working culture, making a meaningful impact on global health.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in international logistics in a GDP environment.
• Ability to work independently and build cross-functional partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leg B KPIs and manages operational escalations.
• Analyses initiatives to drive lead time reductions.
• Validates KPI methodologies and data quality.

Skills

International logistics

Data analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Master’s degree

Job description

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us? It isn’t a question.

With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we’re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

Role description:

• Responsible for leg B (international transportation) KPIs including lead times, manages important operational escalations, makes decisions on operational issues and changes.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for all leg B KPIs
• Analyzes and proposes regional initiatives to drive lead time reductions
• Manages leg B important escalations & performance issues impacting more than 1 LSP or site or market
• Reviews, approves and proposes process changes and improvements. Raises Change Requests.
• Coordinates Ops Analysts in case of tenders, projects, implementation of new processes and mapping of setups (e.g., EOR/IOR)
• Makes decisions and builds business cases analyzing trade-offs and exploring different scenarios on LSPs, modes of transport, cost and lead time
• Builds mid to long-term transport planning capabilities to avoid LSP capacity constraints
• Raises issues and risks, acts as main POC and participates in projects led by TP, Logistics Quality, CoE, SC Planning Hub, Global Logistics Procurement and KN 4PL
• Validates KPI methodologies, data quality and adherence to process and timelines for all KN 4PL tasks and activities
• Acts as back-up for the Logistics Director and the leg B Ops Analysts

Experience & education:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field
• Substantial experience in international logistics in a GDP environment

Preferred

• Master’s degree
• Understanding of trade compliance and supply chain processes
• Experience in working in a 4PL setup
• Continuous improvement experience using lean or six sigma methodologies
• Ability to work independently and build cross-functional partnerships across the organization

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.
• We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.
• We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

Care to join us? Find out what life at Haleon is really like at www.haleon.com/careers/