Head of Logistics
Ref: 217120
Swindon, UK
£100,000 | £400 per day
- Permanent / Contract
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Operational Excellence
About the candidate
A skilled professional with 36 years of comprehensive experience in the fields of logistics, FMCG, production, and supply chain management. Excels in the execution of multimillion-pound contractual logistics operations and is recognised for delivering substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements. Having managed sizable warehouses and teams, the candidate is adept at nurturing and motivating staff to exceed targets and improve operational outputs. As a seasoned leader and former entrepreneur, they bring a wealth add perspective to the job market, seeking roles that offer substantial challenges at a senior level.
What makes them great?
- Significantly improved supply chain efficiency, achieving annual savings of £80 million.
- Managed multi-site logistics operations, overseeing up to 950,000 square feet facilities, 600 vehicles, and 1200 trailers with a workforce of 900.
- Project Management experience - Headed up a £30m Budget with full P&L accountability. Completed the program 10% under budget
- New business grew the company’s turnover by 180% in three years and profit by 212% in pre-employment years.
Areas of expertise
- Team Management and Motivation
- Lean Technologies and Efficiency Improvement
- Operational and Strategic Planning
- Budget Management and Cost Control
- Business Process Automation and System Optimizations
- Compliance and Safety Standards
- Customer Relations and Stakeholder Management