Confidential - Warehouse & Logistics Director
Confidential - Warehouse & Logistics Director
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International Consumer Product Recruitment Expert
Confidential Appointment: Warehouse & Logistics Director – Premium Consumer Goods
Location: South East / Home Counties – Site-Based with Flexibility
A highly regarded international consumer brand is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Warehouse & Logistics Director to lead its UK supply chain operations. This is a critical and confidential appointment, ideal for a logistics leader who thrives in a fast-paced, premium goods environment and wants to shape the operational future of a growing business.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of the warehousing, inventory, and logistics functions – with a strong mandate to optimise performance, support growth, and enhance service levels across B2B and DTC channels.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead all UK warehousing and logistics operations, including inbound, storage, fulfilment, and outbound distribution.
* Own the 3PL relationship, ensuring high standards of performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability.
* Oversee inventory management, ensuring accuracy and optimal stock availability across all channels.
* Partner with commercial and eCommerce teams to support customer delivery expectations and service-level excellence.
* Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives across processes, systems, and supply chain resilience.
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety, legal, and environmental standards.
* Drive a high-performance culture across your teams and third-party partners.
Candidate Profile:
* Senior supply chain leader with experience in warehousing and logistics within consumer goods, ideally in premium or design-led categories.
* Track record of managing 3PL relationships and leading high-volume fulfilment operations across omni-channel (including DTC and retail).
* Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to align operational delivery to strategic business goals.
* Highly analytical, process-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
* Collaborative and pragmatic leadership style – able to influence at all levels while remaining hands-on and delivery-focused.
The Process:
Given the sensitivity of this role, discretion is assured at every stage. Further company details will be shared confidentially with shortlisted candidates.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Supply Chain
* Industries
Retail, Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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