UK Logistics Leader

Kimberly Clark; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in consumer goods is seeking a UK Logistics Manager to lead supply chain operations with a focus on strategic management and compliance. The role offers 25% to 50% travel and the chance to create impactful logistics strategies that enhance customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in logistics and hold a related degree. Competitive pay and flexible working arrangements are included.

Benefits

Gym memberships

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain management.
• Proven track record in managing 3PL providers.
• Strong knowledge of UK logistics regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement UK logistics and distribution strategy.
• Manage physical logistics operations for customer delivery.
• Initiate and lead improvement projects to enhance safety.

Skills

Logistics management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Process optimization

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

TMS/WMS systems

Logistics analytics tools

Job description

Overview

UK Logistics Leader – Job Description. The role offers flexibility for remote work, with an expectation of UK travel between 25% and 50% of the time.

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

The EM UK Logistics Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading supply chain operations for EM (Enterprise Markets) in the United Kingdom. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimising logistics processes to support the coming split and ongoing activities of EM business within the UK. This person is expected to set up the whole SC show on the ground from scratch: develop robust logistics strategy, manage relationships with key partners and service providers, and ensure compliance with UK regulatory requirements.

Purpose of the Role

To define and implement the logistics and distribution strategy across the UK region, ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiency, and high levels of customer satisfaction. This role acts as the key Supply Chain representative within the EM UK Leadership Team and is responsible for managing logistics operations, stakeholder relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Develop and deploy the logistics and distribution strategy for UK.
• Represent Supply Chain in the UK Leadership Team.
• Own the UK logistics and distribution budget (~$20M), ensuring accurate quarterly forecasting and financial reporting.

Operational Management

• Oversee all physical logistics operations for finished goods from receipt to final customer delivery.
• Ensure optimisation of cost and service levels across the logistics network.
• Vendor management.

Customer & Commercial Engagement

• Partner with the Commercial team to maintain strong customer relationships.
• Lead regular meetings with the Top 8 customers and strategic reviews with Supply Chain Directors/Senior Managers from our UK Top retailers.
• Establish strong connections between UK logistics and UK commercial teams.

Continuous Improvement & Safety

• Initiate and lead improvement projects and investment proposals to enhance safety, reduce costs, and improve customer experience.
• Ensure safety compliance across EM logistics facilities in the UK.
• Lead risk assessment activities and represent logistics in crisis management scenarios.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Actively participate in the UK S&OP process, including Supply and Demand Reviews, MBRs.
• Represent UK Logistics in cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Foster collaboration with logistics teams across WCE/EMEA to drive synergies and best practice sharing.

Talent Development & Compliance

• Support talent development across WCE/EMEA Supply Chain teams and third-party logistics providers.
• Ensure compliance with KC standards, code of conduct, procedures, and control frameworks.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• Extensive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain management, ideally in FMCG or Personal Care.
• Proven track record in managing 3PL providers and transportation networks.
• Strong knowledge of UK logistics regulations, health & safety, and quality compliance.
• Demonstrated success in cost management, process optimization, and performance improvement.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with SAP, TMS/WMS systems, and logistics analytics tools.
• Background in regional or multi-market logistics roles.
• Exposure to sustainability initiatives (carbon reduction, green transport, etc.).

Total Benefits

We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance. Our belief in promoting a healthy work-life balance drives us to support our employees’ total well-being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme.

Certain benefits, such as flexible work schedules and parental leave, can be tailored to meet specific individual needs, giving our employees the flexibility to manage their commitments inside and outside of work. We are proud to be rated as a top 100 workplace for working mothers for two years in a row.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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Primary Location: No K-C Work Site UK South East

Additional Locations

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time