Senior Logistics Manager
City: Slough
About the role
The Logistics Senior Manager is a critical role responsible for driving operational excellence, capability development, process improvement, and sustainable value creation initiatives across the end-to-end logistics network. Working closely with global logistics & supply chain leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the role will lead transformational programs across transportation, warehousing, logistics systems, and broader supply chain operations. The position combines strategic planning with hands‑on execution to improve operational performance, service, productivity, digital enablement, and cost efficiency.
The role will also support/lead capability, systems, and process workstreams while supporting logistics transformation initiatives such as transportation optimization, warehouse automation, control tower enhancements, continuous improvement programs, and digital tool implementation. The individual may also act/support Product Owner/s for logistics platforms and enhancement roadmaps, ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value and scalable operational impact.
Operating within a multi‑functional environment, this role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, analytical capability, and the ability to influence across multiple functions and regions. Scope and focus areas may evolve based on organizational priorities and individual strengths.
Travelling: Up to 10‑20% travel may be required
Your responsibilities
* Lead logistics transformation, operational excellence, and value creation initiatives
* Drive process, systems, and capability improvement programs across logistics operations
* Partner with operations, warehousing, procurement, IT&D, Finance & regional stakeholders
* Support digital transformation and logistics technology enhancement initiatives
* Develop and implement scalable solutions to improve service, productivity and efficiency
* Lead governance, KPI management, and continuous improvement activities
* Manage cross‑functional projects, business cases, and change initiatives
The experience we're looking for
* 8+ years of relevant experience in logistics, operations, capability development, or transformation roles
* Experience in multinational or complex logistics environments preferred
* Proven experience in logistics, supply chain, operations, and/or transformation leadership roles
* Track Record in Value Creation & Savings Programs Initiatives
* Experience leading cross‑functional and regional initiatives
* Ability to operate effectively in complex and fast‑paced environments
* Experience with logistics technologies, automation, or digital initiatives preferred
* Experience/leading digital transformations and a good understanding of logistics platforms and analytics tools (TMS/WMS, and process digitisation programs)
The skills for success
* Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, business, information systems, or related field
* Lean Six Sigma, PMP, APICS, Agile or related certifications preferred
* Strong business and operational acumen
* Strong communication, collaboration and leadership capabilities
* Commercial mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Logistics & supply chain operations (Warehousing, Transportation, etc.)
* Strategic problem solving
* Stakeholder Management & influencing
* Value Creation
* Operational excellence/Lean/Continuous Improvement/Productivity
* Process & Systems management
* Program & change management
* Data Analytics & Performance management
* Digital transformation, product ownership, & digital capability development
What we offer
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short‑term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.
Equality
We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
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