Senior Logistics Manager - Global

Pod Talent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Logistics Manager / Head of Logistics – Global to manage and optimize a global logistics network. In this strategic role, you will lead procurement and management of 3PL providers across multiple regions, focusing on cost-efficiency and performance. Ideal candidates will have senior-level experience in logistics management, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in Supply Chain or Operations. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to shape logistics strategy during international expansion.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience managing international 3PL networks across multiple regions.
• Proven delivery of 3PL tenders and implementations from RFP to go-live.
• Strong background in freight procurement and multi-modal transport.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a multi-region 3PL network ensuring service levels.
• Lead end-to-end 3PL tenders including RFPs and contract negotiations.
• Define and track KPIs for continuous improvement across logistics.

Skills

Managing international 3PL networks

Freight procurement

Cost reduction

Supplier management

Data-driven analysis

Education

Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations

Job description

Senior Logistics Manager / Head of Logistics – Global

Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Sector: Logistics & Customer Services

Job Type: Permanent

Contact: Holly Pattison

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Job ref: 11232

Expiry date: 23-Feb-2026

Senior Logistics Manager / Head of Logistics – Global

Location:Greater London

Sector:high-growth, international consumer-led business

Pod Talent is partnering on a confidential basis with a fast-growing, internationally expanding business to recruit a Senior Logistics Manager / Head of Logistics – Global.

This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for global warehousing, fulfilment and transport operations, managing an established and growing 3PL network across the UK, Europe, and ROW. The focus of the role is on building a scalable, cost-efficient and high-performing logistics network to support continued international growth.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys operating both strategically and hands‑on, with strong commercial ownership of logistics performance and cost‑to‑serve.

Key Responsibilities for the position of Senior Logistics Manager / Head of Logistics – Global

• Own and manage a multi-region 3PL network, ensuring consistent service levels, governance, and SLA performance.
• Act as the senior point of contact for all warehousing and logistics service providers across regions.
• Lead end-to-end 3PL tenders and onboarding, including RFPs, commercial evaluation, contract negotiation, and implementation.
• Own transition planning, go‑live readiness, and stabilisation for new partners and sites.
• Lead freight benchmarking and procurement across sea, road, and parcel networks to secure competitive rates.
• Own logistics budgets, driving cost‑to‑serve reduction and operational spend optimisation.
• Define and track KPIs, run QBRs with partners, and deliver continuous improvement across warehousing, transport, and network design.
• Partner cross‑functionally to support international growth and both B2B and D2C operations through scalable logistics solutions.

Candidate Profile for the position of Senior Logistics Manager / Head of Logistics – Global

• Senior‑level experience managing international 3PL networks across multiple regions.
• Proven delivery of 3PL tenders and implementations, from RFP through to go‑live and stabilisation.
• Strong background in freight procurement and multi‑modal transport optimisation.
• Track record of driving cost reduction and cost‑to‑serve improvements across warehousing and logistics.
• Experience operating in high‑growth or scale‑up environments, ideally alongside exposure to larger global organisations.
• Highly commercial with strong negotiation and supplier management capability.
• Data‑driven and analytical, able to turn performance and cost insight into action.
• Degree‑qualified in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations or similar, with professional qualifications (CILT, APICS, etc.) an advantage.

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a global logistics network during a key phase of international expansion, with the ability to genuinely shape long‑term logistics strategy, partner landscape and cost structure, while remaining close to operational delivery.

Please apply here or get in touch at [e-mail] for further information.

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