Head of Logistics and Transport

Ref: 152244

West Midlands

£80,000 | £550 per day

• Permanent / Contract
• Strategic Operations Management
• Supply Chain Proficiency
• Regulatory Compliance Excellence

About the candidate

A seasoned Head of Logistics and Transport offering over a decade of leadership experience within diverse logistics and transportation sectors. Known for expertise in operational efficiency, profit maximization, and strategic oversight. Successfully managed extensive logistics operations, demonstrable in roles overseeing multi-site national and international distribution environments.

Holds a solid background in business development, solutions design, regulatory compliance, workforce restructure, and performance management, complemented by strong financial understanding and qualifications.

What makes them great?

• Significant experience in reducing operating costs, evidenced by cutting costs by £3M annually at a leading logistics firm, raising gross profit by 25%.
• Known for fostering strong customer relationships which led to a 50% profit increase with a major retail client.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and execute major restructuring programs across multiple sites, leading to significant company savings and increased operational efficiencies.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Operations Management - Specialising in steering company operations towards profit and efficiency.
• Supply Chain and Logistics Oversight - Comprehensive experience managing large scale logistics and distribution systems.
• Regulatory Compliance and Standards Enrichment - Skilled in achieving and maintaining industry standards and regulatory compliance.