Remote-Eligible UK Logistics Lead: Process Excellence

DS Smith; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

DS Smith is seeking an experienced Logistics Lead to drive the UK Logistics Strategy, standardise processes and manage supplier performance across the UK network.

You will partner with site teams and external partners to embed new ways of working, promote safety, and deliver improvements in transport and warehousing operations. The role requires travel to DS Smith sites across the UK.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in a logistics, transport, warehousing or broader supply chain role.
• Strong understanding of logistics operations, transport planning, inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive positive change across multiple locations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing supplier performance and operational KPIs.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to DS Smith sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the UK Logistics Strategy across DS Smith's UK operations.
• Drive the review, development and standardisation of logistics processes and procedures.
• Implement consistent transport planning, transport order management and operational best practices.
• Develop and maintain Transport and Warehousing Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Partner with site teams and stakeholders to embed new ways of working and support change initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture by working closely with site teams and logistics providers.
• Ensure robust logistics safety processes and procedures are consistently applied across UK sites.
• Manage relationships with external logistics partners, monitoring performance against KPIs such as OTIF and service levels.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities across transport and warehousing operations.
• Collaborate with logistics, procurement and supplier partners to optimise network performance, service and efficiency.

Skills

Logistics operations

Transport planning

Inventory management

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Transport Management System

Job description

DS Smith is seeking an experienced Logistics Lead to drive the UK Logistics Strategy, standardise processes and manage supplier performance across the UK network.

You will partner with site teams and external partners to embed new ways of working, promote safety, and deliver improvements in transport and warehousing operations. The role requires travel to DS Smith sites across the UK.