Operations & Logistics Manager

Bis Henderson; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations and Logistics Manager to lead their warehouse and logistics operations. This role involves overseeing a dynamic team, ensuring efficient global movement of goods, and implementing demand planning strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management, particularly within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or cold chain sectors. You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. If you are a commercially minded leader with excellent negotiation skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations and logistics management in a global supply chain.
• Strong leadership abilities and understanding of CI techniques and KPI management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations and manage logistics operations.
• Implement a global demand planning strategy and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Operations Management

Logistics Management

Demand Planning

Freight Procurement

KPI Management

Negotiation Skills

Six Sigma

MS Excel

ERP Systems

Leadership

Job description

Operations and Logistics Manager
Reading Area 3 days at site/hybrid
55,000- 60,000pa + benefits

You will be responsible for overseeing warehouse operations, global logistics, and leading the demand planning strategy to support the efficient global movement. You will take a hands-on approach to managing a dynamic team, working closely with global commercial and operational stakeholders to ensure just-in-time inventory positioning and cost-effective delivery. Ideally you will have experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or cold chain industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ultimate responsibility for the day-to-day warehouse operations
• Manage all logistics operations, including freight procurement, contract negotiation, and relationships with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and airlines
• Ensuring the provision of a first-class service in the most cost-effective manner
• Implement a global demand planning strategy
• Manage the receiving/despatch of goods in line with customer needs while ensuring individual and team KPI's are met
• Ensure that all inventory is accounted for and stored correctly
• Maintain strong compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence

Key Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience in operations and logistics management, ideally in a global supply chain environment
• Proven experience of delivering against agreed budgets and KPI's
• Proven leadership abilities with the presence and charisma to lead a sizeable team
• An understanding of CI techniques, KPI management, Employment Law and H&S legislation
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in demand planning and freight procurement
• Commercially minded with excellent negotiation skills and cost control focus
• Proficient in MS Excel and ERP systems
• Six Sigma

If you come from a quality-focused industry in which you have gained experience of managing a multi-drop operation, then Bis Henderson Recruitment would be keen to hear from you. Apply today!

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.