Logistics Organisation Team Manager

L'OREAL GROUP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Money-saving offers

Share options

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Gym discounts

Family leave

Fertility leave

Leadership programs

Job summary

L'Oréal, the global beauty leader, is seeking a Logistics Organisation Team Manager to lead the Stock Control and Stock Synchro teams at Trafford Park. You will drive inventory accuracy, implement continuous improvements, and ensure safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced DC environment.

The role requires strong IT and admin skills, hands-on leadership, and experience with Manhattan WMS and SAP NEO. You will partner with the Logistics Organisation & Quality Manager to deliver KPI targets and

Qualifications

• Strong administration and IT skills; experience with Manhattan WMS and SAP NEO.
• High level of commitment to health, safety and wellbeing protocols.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing a team.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret data and manage complexity.
• Ability to build networks and influence stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solver who drives continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities, track KPIs, and build training and upskilling plans.
• Improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality by analyzing daily patterns and formulating action plans.
• Manage local Masterdata to prevent operational constraints.
• Monitor product aging and coordinate stock destruction with stakeholders.
• Maximize storage utilization and monitor stock flow in DC.
• Ensure processes are followed for sensitive movements in MNHT & SAP.
• Maintain a safe work environment and drive productivity initiatives.
• Provide clear upward reporting to management.

Skills

People Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Safety Awareness

Technical IT Skills

Relationship Builder

Resilience

Ambition

Tools

Manhattan WMS

SAP NEO

Job description

Logistics Organisation Team Manager | Trafford DC | Full-time Permanent

Excited by operational challenges, fast-paced logistics, people leadership, and looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact? If you thrive in a dynamic logistics environment, love solving operational puzzles, and want to grow your career with a world-class organisation, this is your opportunity.

Join L'Oréal, the global beauty leader, as our new Logistics Organisation Team Manager, supporting the Logistics Organisation & Quality Manager by leading the Stock Control and Stock Synchro teams to achieve operational excellence, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement across the Trafford Park, all while embodying L'Oréal's core competencies

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Coordination: Lead day-to-day activities, track KPIs to ensure targets are met, and build comprehensive training and upskilling plans.
• Performance & Analytics: Improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality by analysing daily activity patterns, managing complexity, and formulating clear action plans.
• Data management: Manage local Masterdata to prevent any operational process constraints.
• DC product life cycle: Monitor product aging, co-ordinate & manage stock destruction processes with internal & external stakeholders.
• DC storage & stock flow: Maximize storage utilization and monitor stock flow in DC.
• Internal control: Ensure correct processes are monitored & followed for sensitive movements in MNHT & SAP.
• Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement: Ensure a safe work environment and wellbeing for all. Act as a change agent to identify bottlenecks and implement productivity initiatives in Log Org team.
• Communication: Maintain open dialogue through concise instructions and feedback, ensuring clear upward reporting to management.

What We Are Looking For

• System & Technical Expertise: Strong administrative and IT skills, with Manhattan WMS & SAP NEO experience being essential.
• Safety Awareness: High level of commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing protocols.
• People Leadership: Proven experience in successfully leading, managing, and motivating a team.
• Analytical & Adaptable: Excellent analytical skills to interpret data patterns, manage complexity, work well under pressure, and remain flexible.
• Relationship Builder: Able to build strong networks and foster positive working relationships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Influential Communicator: Strong communication skills to guide, influence, and inspire others.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive problem-solver who turns ideas into action.
• Results-Oriented: Self-driven outlook focused on accountability, high standards, and delivering results.
• Growth & Self-Awareness: Eager to listen to feedback and continuously develop as a leader.

The L'Oréal Competencies (You Show)

• Ambition: You anticipate, think and dream big, demonstrating high aspiration, proactivity, and a drive for exceptional performance.
• Judgement: You balance operational and strategic thinking, challenge the status quo, and cut quickly through complexity and ambiguity.
• Resilience: You demonstrate purpose and ownership, manage energy well, uphold positivity, and persist through obstacles.
• Empathy: You cooperate and network effectively, building genuine, trustful relationships and supporting others with benevolence.
• Learning Agility: You are a self-motivated learner, showing openness, curiosity, and the courage to step out of your comfort zone.

WHO WE ARE

L'Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted itself solely to 'Create beauty that moves the world'; it is now the industry world leader with €29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.

HOW WE RECRUIT

At L'Oréal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we look for talent, we welcome difference - different backgrounds, experiences, personalities, and perspectives. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That's the beauty of L'Oréal.

WHAT WE OFFER

Enjoy perks like money-saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced pension plan. Love our brands? You'll get up to 60% off iconic names like YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl's and Garnier! Health matters, we offer private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and onsite mental health support. We also provide enhanced family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave, so you can prioritise what matters most.

Learning is in our DNA at L'Oréal. We'll help you master your role, build skills, and access top-notch leadership programs and monthly expert talks. And there's lots more too!