Logistics Project Leader

Refresco Drinks Uk Ltd; Litchurch; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Annual bonus and pay reviews

Enhanced company pension contribution

Hybrid working

Early Friday finish

Job summary

Refresco Drinks Uk Ltd is seeking an experienced Logistics Project Leader for a 9-month fixed-term contract within the UK Supply Chain team. You will identify, shape and deliver strategic logistics projects to improve performance, efficiency and cost competitiveness across the UK network.

You will lead multiple initiatives spanning warehousing, transport and network optimisation, working with stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience leading logistics and supply chain projects.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Formal project management qualifications or substantial experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities to increase EBITDA.
• Lead and deliver strategic logistics and supply chain projects UK-wide.
• Develop and maintain the UK Supply Chain improvement roadmap.
• Define scope, timelines, budgets and required resources.
• Engage stakeholders to secure resources for delivery.
• Manage project risks, dependencies and barriers; escalate as needed.
• Provide updates to senior stakeholders on progress and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement across warehousing, logistics and customer service.
• Support wider Refresco Group initiatives and UK implementation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Supply chain

Logistics

Change management

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Logistics Project Leader to join our UK Supply Chain team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Head of Logistics & Customer Service, you will play a key role in identifying, shaping and delivering strategic projects that improve the performance, efficiency and cost competitiveness of the Refresco UK supply chain.

This is a highly project-focused role where you will lead multiple initiatives across logistics, warehousing and supply chain operations. From warehouse automation and network optimisation to continuous improvement and cost‑saving programmes, you will work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver tangible results and support Refresco's future growth.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and influencer, capable of leading projects through collaboration and stakeholder engagement, whilst delivering complex programmes on time, within budget and to agreed objectives.

Reward & Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus and pay reviews
• An enhanced company pension contribution
• Hybrid working
• Early Friday finish to kick-start your weekend,

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings that increase EBITDA.
• Lead and deliver strategic logistics and supply chain projects across the UK network.
• Develop and maintain the UK Supply Chain improvement roadmap, driving year-on-year efficiency savings.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets and resource requirements.
• Engage key stakeholders to obtain, retain and manage the resources required for successful project delivery.
• Manage project risks, dependencies and barriers, escalating where appropriate.
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders on project progress, decisions and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across warehousing, logistics and customer service functions.
• Support wider Refresco Group initiatives and ensure effective implementation within the UK business.

The ideal candidate will have proven project leadership experience, ideally supported by formal Project Management qualifications or significant relevant experience. They will bring strong Supply Chain and Logistics expertise, preferably gained within an FMCG, manufacturing or distribution environment, alongside a proven track record of delivering business improvement and cost reduction initiatives. A confident communicator and influencer, they will be capable of leading projects and driving change without direct line management responsibility. The successful candidate will possess excellent stakeholder management, relationship-building, planning and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Self‑motivated and results‑driven, they will have a flexible approach, a passion for continuous improvement and a collaborative style, with the ability to engage, motivate and bring others on the journey to successful project delivery.

Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia.

Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass.

Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand.

Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com .

Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we're only just getting started.

We're the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers.

Whether it's packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high‑profile customers.

Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.

Benefits

• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave, increasing your allowance to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Life assurance coverage
• Personal healthcare cover, including 24/7 virtual GP access for your family
• Free eye‑care vouchers and discounted glasses
• Employee referral scheme with bonuses for successful referrals
• GroceryAid support services offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical guidance
• Cheers benefits platform providing discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools
• Free onsite parking and discounted products