Logistics Solutions Manager - 12 months fixed term contract

Reckitt; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer health and hygiene company is looking for a Logistics Solutions Manager in Slough. The role involves optimizing the supply chain, managing third-party logistics relationships, and ensuring service levels and compliance standards are met. The ideal candidate should have experience in supply chain management, strong data analysis skills, and familiarity with SAP and Excel. This position offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Parental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Global share plans

Short-term incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain or logistics within an FMCG.
• Strong data-driven approach.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with third-party logistics partners.
• Monitor and analyze 3PL KPIs.
• Coordinate logistics activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities within logistics.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Streamline logistics processes.

Skills

Supply chain management

Data analysis

Communication

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate calibre, supply chain or logistics experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Reckitt is the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company. The company has operations in over 60 countries, with headquarters in the UK, Singapore, Dubai and Amsterdam, and sales in almost 200 countries. The company employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide.

With a purpose of delivering innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, Reckitt is in the top 20 of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. Today it is the global No 1 or No 2 in the majority of its fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional rate of innovation. Its health, hygiene and home portfolio is led by 19 global Powerbrands of Nurofen, Strepsils Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Lysol, MegaRed, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Bang, Veja, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Air Wick, and French’s. At the start of 2014 Reckitt had 43% of its core revenues coming from its 2 emerging market Areas and 57% from its developed market Area; 72% of core revenues came from the health and hygiene categories of the portfolio.

Fuelled by a new breed of talent who blend intellectual curiosity with commitment to the highest quality standards, Reckitt is set to redefine the world of consumer health and hygiene. Reckitt people and its culture are at the heart of the company’s success. They have an intense drive for achievement and a desire to outperform wherever they focus, including in sustainability where the company is targeting a 1/3 reduction in water impact, 1/3 reduction in carbon and to have 1/3 of its net revenue coming from more sustainable products by 2020. It is also the Save the Children charity’s largest FMCG global partner, with a new partnership vision to radically reduce the world’s second biggest killer of under-fives, diarrhoea. Overall Reckitt wants to reach 200 million people to improve their health and hygiene behaviour.

About the role

As a Logistics Solutions Manager...

you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the flow of goods through the supply chain, with a strong focus on managing relationships and performance with third-party logistics providers. This role ensures that service levels, cost targets, and operational KPIs are met while maintaining compliance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• 3PL Relationship Management: Act as the primary liaison between the company and its 3PL partners, ensuring alignment on service expectations, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze 3PL KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rates), and lead regular review meetings to address gaps and drive improvements.
• Operational Oversight: Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, warehouse operations, and transportation activities managed by the 3PL to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery.
• Cost Control & Budgeting: Monitor logistics costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts related to 3PL services.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure 3PL operations comply with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards. Address any service disruptions or compliance issues proactively.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with internal teams and 3PLs to streamline logistics processes, implement automation or digital tools, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
• Reporting & Communication: Provide regular updates to senior management on logistics performance, risks, and strategic initiatives involving 3PLs.

Qualifications

• Graduate calibre, with supply chain or logistics experience within an FMCG
• Data driven
• SAP experience preferred
• Exceptional ability to manage workload and identify priority tasks to meet tight deadlines
• Strong influencing / communication expertise
• Ability to build good relationships and challenge constructively and confidently
• Ability to consolidate large volumes of complex information, interpret & construct straightforward plans.
• Naturally inquisitive and interested in the brands.
• Confident and capable of operating at all levels and able to resolve conflict situations
• Competent with PC tools and information systems with advanced knowledge of Excel
• Ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvement.
• Able to apply appropriate problem-solving techniques to evaluate and resolve operational issues.

Benefits

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.