Logistics & Stores Transition Lead

Morson Edge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshalls Land Systems is seeking a Transition Lead to head the end-to-end relocation of stores and logistics from Cambridge to Merthyr Tydfil, establishing a high-performing logistics function to support future manufacturing.

You will recruit and develop the logistics team, implement best-practice processes, ensure continuity of material supply, and drive continuous improvement across warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in warehouse, logistics or supply chain operations within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience leading relocations, warehouse moves or logistics transition projects.
• Proven experience managing stores, inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Experience leading teams through periods of operational change.
• Strong stakeholder management across multiple business functions.
• Desirable experience in regulated/defence manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, co-ordination and delivery of the stores and logistics transition programme from Cambridge to Merthyr Tydfil.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, transition schedules and resource requirements to ensure successful delivery against milestones.
• Manage the relocation of inventory, warehouse equipment, tooling and materials while maintaining stock integrity, traceability and operational readiness.
• Ensure continuity of material supply to manufacturing throughout the transition, minimising disruption to production programmes.
• Establish warehouse layouts, storage solutions and material flows to support efficient operations at the new Merthyr Tydfil facility.
• Lead stock verification, reconciliation and inventory accuracy activities before, during and following the relocation.
• Manage the day-to-day stores operation throughout the transition period, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant warehouse activities.
• Ensure all logistics operations comply with Health & Safety, environmental, quality and security requirements.
• Identify, manage and mitigate operational and project risks, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and third-party logistics providers to coordinate relocation activities.
• Produce regular progress reports, project updates and performance metrics for senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities to optimise warehouse processes, inventory management and logistics performance.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring all transition documentation and warehouse records remain accurate and audit ready.
• Develop the logistics and stores operating model for the new Merthyr Tydfil facility, ensuring it supports current and future business requirements.
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding and development of the new logistics and stores team, working closely with HR and hiring managers to build the required capability.
• Define team structures, roles and responsibilities to establish a high-performing logistics function.
• Coach and support new team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manage the transition of knowledge from the Cambridge operation to the new Merthyr Tydfil team, ensuring critical processes and expertise are effectively transferred.
• Build workforce plans that align resource requirements with transition milestones and future operational demand.
• Establish performance measures, KPIs and reporting to drive operational excellence within the new logistics function.
• Work with wider business functions to embed new processes, governance and ways of working following the transition.
• Champion employee engagement throughout the transition, supporting teams through change and ensuring clear, consistent communication.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Warehouse management

Inventory control

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Health & Safety

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

PRINCE2 or equivalent

APM

Tools

ERP systems

WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

Job description

Marshalls Land Systems is seeking a Transition Lead to head the end-to-end relocation of stores and logistics from Cambridge to Merthyr Tydfil, establishing a high-performing logistics function to support future manufacturing.

You will recruit and develop the logistics team, implement best-practice processes, ensure continuity of material supply, and drive continuous improvement across warehouse operations.