Logistics & Operations Supervisor

Watkins Wellness; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and wellness company is hiring a Logistics & Operations Supervisor to manage intercompany shipments across Europe and improve operational workflows. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in logistics coordination, strong analytical and communication skills, and a degree in a relevant field. This role offers comprehensive benefits and the chance to make an impact in a growing industry.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Company bonus

Profit sharing

401k match

Education assistance

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, and operations supervision/management.
• At least 3 years of people management experience.
• English fluency required; French or Dutch preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intercompany shipments across European warehouses and production sites.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast transport needs and resolve bottlenecks.
• Act as senior logistics representative on-site in the UK and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Operational alignment

Relationship building

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP experience (Navision, Sage or similar)

Familiarity with TMS systems

Job description

We are hiring a Logistics & Operations Supervisor to join our Supply Chain team in the UK!

DISCOVER

Are you ready to take the lead in planning and coordinating transport and operational workflows across Europe? In this role, you’ll be at the center of our European logistics network—managing intercompany shipments between production sites and warehouses, and ensuring seamless deliveries to dealer locations across multiple countries. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to align schedules, anticipate challenges, and keep operations running smoothly.

This position is critical to maintaining customer satisfaction and operational excellence, while supporting strategic initiatives like multi-stop delivery programs and digital transformation projects. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy building strong relationships, and want to make a measurable impact on a global scale, this is your opportunity.

YOUR RIPPLE EFFECT

• Are you a transport planning pro? You’ll coordinate intercompany shipments across European warehouses and production sites, as well as direct deliveries to dealer locations across Europe and the UK.
• Do you excel at operational alignment? Collaborate with internal teams to forecast transport needs, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure schedules meet customer expectations.
• Are you a relationship builder? Develop strong partnerships with external logistics providers and internal stakeholders to support long‑term success.
• Do you lead with confidence? Act as the senior logistics representative on‑site in the UK, mentor junior staff, and oversee temporary support when needed.
• Are you passionate about improvement? Monitor KPIs like lead times and delivery accuracy, implement process enhancements, and support digital transformation initiatives.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 3–5 years of experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, and operations supervision/management
• At least 3 years of people management experience
• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Experience with intercompany or international transport (preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Office; ERP experience (Navision, Sage or similar) and familiarity with TMS systems a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• English fluency required; French or Dutch preferred

WHAT YOU’LL GET

At Watkins Wellness, we believe that everyone should ‘Feel good. Live well’. We offer employees the opportunity to join a dynamic, growing industry leader with an outstanding and well‑deserved reputation for leadership and commitment to our employees, customers and community. Our employees are eligible to receive exceptional health and wellness benefits, paid time off, company bonus, profit sharing, 401k match, education assistance, and much more. We are proud of the people we are and the products we make — products that make a difference to the health and well‑being of others.

We look for candidates that exhibit The Watkins Way (always Ethical, endeavors to be Transparent, embraces Inclusion, welcomes Diverse backgrounds and perspectives, Accommodating, believes in Work‑Life Balance, puts Safety First, Accountable, values Relationships, Passionate, Team Player, and Goal Driven).

The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.