Head of Logistics Excellence - Greater London, United Kingdom - Pod Talent

Description

Job Description

Role: Head of Logistics Excellence – EMEA

Salary: up to £95,000 + £7000 car allowance + 25% target bonus (no flexibility on this)

Location: London

Pod Talent are thrilled to collaborate with a world-renowned industry leader, on an exciting opportunity to join their Logistics Team, reporting to the Logistics Director and being responsible for ensuring operational excellence globally. This role is pivotal in steering the Logistics improvement initiatives across the EMEA region, aligning with the company's vision for growth and excellence. As a high-profile position, it involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, external partners, and service providers to exceed customer expectations and strategically plan for future expansion.

Role Dimensions:

Drive technology, automation, and continuous improvement across the EMEA Logistics network to enhance productivity, cost-efficiency, and service levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for the position of Head of Logistics Excellence – EMEA -

• Develop and optimize the EMEA physical Logistics networks for competitive advantage, ensuring both service and cost objectives are met.
• Collaborate closely with EMEA Order Fulfilment, Demand Planning, and Distribution & Logistics teams, as well as external partners, to effectively manage inventory and distribution, supporting various operational needs.
• Partner with IT, Procurement, and service providers to integrate fulfillment data and systems (TMS, Carrier Software Providers, etc.), enhancing the consumer experience and aligning with business objectives.
• Lead capabilities building to define and deliver best-in-class service level targets, creating business cases for innovative direct-to-consumer and e-commerce operations.
• Establish and communicate performance scorecards, monitoring key KPIs, and providing regular updates and recommendations based on industry best practices.

Education And Experience Requirements for the role of Head of Logistics Excellence – EMEA -

• 8+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in a commercially focused operations management & fulfillment role supporting an online direct-to-consumer business.
• Must have experience across Network Design/Optimisation, on a global scale.
• Experience working for a multinational CPG/FMCG business or similar.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
• Strong ownership mindset, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a drive to deliver results.
• Proficiency in digital technology landscape and tools, along with robust analysis, planning, and financial acumen.
• Passion for the evolving landscape of e-commerce and consumer engagement.

Why apply for this role?

• The company fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and execution, emphasizing unity, continuous improvement, and a performance-driven approach with accountability, ownership, and empowerment at its core.
• Competitive salary, with a very strong benefits package in addition to flexible working (3 days in the office per week)

Must have

• Eligibility to work in UK without the need for sponsorship to apply for this role.

If you have strong experience within Logistics, specifically network design and optimisation within a Global FMCG/CPG business, then please apply below, or get in touch at -.