Logistics Project Lead

Henderson Brown Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food business is seeking a Logistics Project Lead to enhance international shipping operations. This role involves reviewing logistics processes and working with senior stakeholders on supply chain improvements. Candidates should have strong experience in logistics, data analysis, and a proactive approach. This position offers the opportunity to influence logistics strategy and processes across various partners.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in international logistics, shipping, and trade compliance.
• Skilled in analysing complex data and communicating actionable insights.
• Experience working with third-party providers including customs and freight partners.
• Previous experience in logistics or supply chain within food or FMCG sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects for process improvement in logistics.
• Develop and integrate supply/demand planning processes.
• Manage budgets and cost control strategies.
• Evaluate and improve 3PL and customs clearance processes.
• Support compliance and documentation processes.

Skills

International logistics expertise

Data analysis skills

Proactive communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading UK food business for a Logistics Project Lead on a fixed-term basis. This is a key role within the Supply Chain department and will lead a critical review of logistics processes, efficiency, and technology across international shipping operations.

This role will work closely with the Logistics Director and senior stakeholders across the business to identify and implement improvements in supply and demand planning, budget management, and network performance.

You will be instrumental in shaping the future logistics strategy and embedding best practices across a broad range of partners including shipping lines, customs agents, and cold store providers.

Responsibilities

• Leading cross-functional projects to drive process improvement in international logistics and shipping.
• Developing and integrating supply/demand planning processes across business units.
• Managing and reviewing budgets, working capital, and cost control strategies.
• Evaluating and improving 3PL performance, customs clearance processes, and transport costs.
• Supporting compliance and audit processes, including documentation and demurrage reporting.
• Identifying and initiating improvements in systems such as WMS and TMS platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in international logistics, shipping, and trade compliance.
• Skilled in analysing complex data and communicating actionable insights.
• Tenacious, resilient, and solutions-focused with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.
• Experience working with third-party providers including customs and freight partners.
• Excellent attention to detail and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Previous experience working in a logistics or supply chain role within food, FMCG or similar sectors.
• Proactive, commercially aware and comfortable influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.

If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements, please contact Will Malcolm at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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