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General Manager Warehousing and Logistics

Ref: 314886

Midlands/South East

£95,000 | £600 per day

  • Permanent / Contract
  • Operational Excellence
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

A seasoned General Manager in Warehousing and Logistics, the candidate boasts extensive experience in high-level management roles within the retail, e-commerce, and FMCG sectors. Expertise straddles across third-party logistics (3PL) management, transformative project execution, and driving key operational efficiencies. With a history of leading large teams and managing multi-site operations throughout the UK, they have demonstrated proficiency in orchestrating supply chain mechanisms that enhance service delivery and cost management.

Particularly adept at program management, this professional has overseen the introduction of automated systems, managed significant budget responsibilities, and steered substantial business transformations that involve meticulous planning and execution of logistics operations. Their strategic input is often transformational, ensuring that organisational objectives align seamlessly with operational activities.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction and Resource Maximisation: Demonstrated capacity to reduce costs significantly, with over £500k annual savings achieved through strategic in-house management transitions.
  • Operational Excellence: Improved product availability metrics from 85% to 96%, showcasing a strong capacity to enhance service delivery.
  • Team Leadership: Increased colleague engagement scores, reflecting a genuine talent for leading and inspiring teams.
  • Project Management: Successfully directed multiple new build and system integration projects, maximising efficiency and operational scalability.

Areas of expertise

  • Logistics Management: Mastery in managing complex logistics operations across multiple sites and modalities.
  • Leadership of Large Teams: Proven track record in motivating, managing, and leading large teams to achieve exceptional results.
  • 3PL Management: Extensive experience in managing third-party logistics providers to optimise supply chain efficiency.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Adept at overseeing large operational budgets and financial planning.
  • Health and Safety: Strong focus on compliance with health and safety standards in logistics operations.
  • Continuous Process Improvement: Committed to implementing continuous improvement processes to boost efficiency and performance.
  • Strategy Planning and Execution: Skilled in strategic planning and execution to align logistics and business goals.