Logistics manager

LOGISTICS MANAGER

Department -Operations / Supply Chain

Reporting To - COO

Location - West London (Cowley Business Park, Uxbridge)

Contract Type - Permanent, Full-Time

Salary - Competitive

Sponsorship - UK-based applicants only. We do not offer sponsorship.

ABOUT KEPLIN GROUP

Keplin Group Limited is a UK-based FMCG business operating across health, home, baby, and lifestyle product categories. We work at pace, hold ourselves to high standards, and take pride in delivering quality and reliability to our retail and e-commerce partners. Our team is collaborative, commercially minded, and committed to continuous improvement - and we are growing.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Logistics Manager will take ownership of Keplin’s end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring products reach our customers accurately, on time, and cost-effectively. This is a hands-on leadership role with broad scope from inventory and warehousing through to freight, third-party logistics, and cross-functional collaboration. You will be a key contributor to operational performance and a driver of continuous improvement across the supply chain.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• End-to-End Logistics Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and optimisation of all inbound and outbound logistics operations, including domestic and international freight.
• Inventory & Warehouse Management: Supervise stock levels, storage, and product movement across warehouses to ensure timely availability and prevent overstocking or stockouts.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage the logistics team, setting clear performance targets and KPIs and providing ongoing support and direction.
• Third-Party & Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with 3PLs, carriers, and freight forwarders; negotiate contracts and hold suppliers to agreed service levels.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with procurement, sales, and customer service to align supply chain activities with demand forecasts and customer commitments.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly analyse logistics processes and implement improvements that increase speed, reduce cost, and maintain quality standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all logistics activity complies with relevant regulations, customs requirements, health & safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Reporting & MI: Monitor logistics performance through KPIs and produce regular management reports to support data-driven decision-making.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in logistics and supply chain management, ideally within an FMCG environment.
• Logistics Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in inventory management, freight, warehousing, and distribution.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop logistics teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a commercial mindset for process optimisation.
• Systems & Technology: Proficiency in logistics software including WMS and ERP systems, and confident use of Microsoft Office.
• Communication: Effective communicator, able to collaborate across departments, work under pressure and negotiate with external partners.
• Education: A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary: Competitive salary.
• Annual Leave: 23 days annual leave, increasing with service plus UK bank holidays.
• Pension: Company pension scheme contributions.
• Product Discounts: Staff discounts across the full Keplin Group product range.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid/flexible working arrangements where the role allows.
• Culture - Staff Socials, Birthday celebrations, and healthy snacks to keep you going
• On-Site Parking: Free on-site parking.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: We are only able to consider applicants who are based in the UK and have the right to work without sponsorship.

Keplin Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.