Programme Logistics Manager - Remote

Mary; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Pension

Job summary

Mary’s Meals is seeking a Programme Logistics Manager to lead and optimise logistics across our global school-feeding programmes. You will oversee inventory, fleet, facilities and supplier management, driving continuous improvement and aligning with programme operations strategy.

With extensive logistics experience in international settings, you will shape policies, analyse performance data, and support country teams to raise standards while maintaining cost-effective, safe operations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in logistics and/or operations within an international organisation.
• Strong understanding of logistics systems, processes and performance management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across cultures.
• Experience using data to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with ability to balance priorities.
• Proactive, adaptable and results-focused.
• Experience leading or coordinating geographically dispersed teams is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of inventory, fleet, facilities and supplier management.
• Shape logistics policies, processes and tools for global programmes.
• Use performance data to identify opportunities and manage risk.
• Support country teams to build capability and uplift standards.
• Collaborate with procurement to improve programme delivery.
• Ensure safe, cost-effective fleet management and supplier performance.
• Contribute to programme planning, audits and operational strategy.

Skills

Logistics experience

Data analytics

Team leadership

Cross-cultural communication

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Salary: £37,775 plus benefits

(Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate).

The role

We're recruiting for a Programme Logistics Manager to join our Programme Operations team and help strengthen the systems that support Mary's Meals school feeding programmes around the world.

Working closely with Programme Affiliates, Programme Partners and colleagues across Mary's Meals International, you'll provide technical oversight and support across key areas including inventory, fleet, facilities and supplier management, helping to ensure our logistics systems and processes are effective, efficient and sustainable.

You'll also drive continuous improvement, share best practice and support alignment with our school feeding model and programme operations strategy. At the heart of this role is a commitment to quality, stewardship and simplicity, helping us deliver our mission as effectively as possible.

Key priorities

• Shape practical logistics policies, processes and tools that support our global programmes.
• Use performance data and insights to identify opportunities, manage risk and support informed decision-making.
• Support country teams to build capability, confidence and consistently high standards.
• Foster collaboration between procurement and logistics colleagues to improve programme delivery.
• Champion safe, efficient and cost-effective fleet management, including vehicle tracking and telematics.
• Strengthen supplier relationships, contract management and performance monitoring.
• Enhance facilities, warehousing and distribution practices across our supply chain.
• Contribute to programme planning, audits, growth initiatives and operational strategy.

About you

We're looking for a Programme Logistics Manager who combines strong logistics expertise with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a genuine passion for our mission. You’ll bring:

• Significant experience in logistics and/or operations within an international organisation.
• A strong understanding of logistics systems, processes and performance management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures.
• Experience using data and insights to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to balance competing priorities.
• A proactive, adaptable and results-focused approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn insight into action.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data analysis tools.
• A genuine commitment to Mary's Meals' mission and values.
• Experience leading or coordinating teams, particularly in decentralised or geographically dispersed environments would be beneficial but not essential.

About us:

Mary's Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and from all faiths and none. We are focused on one goal - that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. Today, more than 3 million children receive Mary's Meals in some of the world's poorest communities.

We are a values-driven organisation that believes in the innate goodness of people, respects the dignity of every human being and family life, and values good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, we are fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.

Mary's Meals is committed to preventing any form of unwanted behaviour at work, and we expect all members of the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and act in the best interests of the communities we serve. Our safer recruitment practices ensure that only those committed to our high standards join our movement.

We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We have an office in Glasgow for those who would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. Some travel to Glasgow, will likely be required as part of this role.

We also draw upon the innate goodness and dignity of every person. In line with this, Mary's Meals is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. All applicants will be considered fairly and on merit, without discrimination of any kind.

Our Benefits:

• 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Pension

Bring your skills to a role where they can make a real difference. If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is Monday 28th September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.