UK Logistics Leader

UK Logistics Leader

Job Description

The role offers flexibility for remote work, with an expectation of UK travel between 25% and 50% of the time.

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role.

Neither are we.

Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference.

Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands.

In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU. 

The EM UK Logistics Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading supply chain operations for EM (Enterprise Markets) in the United Kingdom.

This role involves designing, implementing, and optimising logistics processes to support the coming split and ongoing activities of EM business within the UK.

This person is expected to set up the whole SC show on the ground from the scratch: develop robust logistics strategy, manage relationships with key partners and service providers, and ensure compliance with UK regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include setting up end-to-end logistics solutions, overseeing warehouse and distribution activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The EM UK Logistics Manager will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and ensure seamless supply chain integration across the region.

Purpose of the Role

To define and implement the logistics and distribution strategy across the UK region, ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiency, and high levels of customer satisfaction.

This role acts as the key Supply Chain representative within the EM UK Leadership Team and is responsible for managing logistics operations, stakeholder relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership


* Develop and deploy the logistics and distribution strategy for UK.


* Represent Supply Chain in the UK Leadership Team.


* Own the UK logistics and distribution budget (~$20M), ensuring accurate quarterly forecasting and financial reporting.

Operational Management


* Oversee all physical logistics operations for finished goods from receipt to final customer delivery.


* Ensure optimisation of cost and service levels across the logistics network.


* Vendor management.

Customer & Commercial Engagement


* Partner with the Commercial team to maintain strong customer relationships.


* Lead regular meetings with the Top 8 customers and strategic reviews with Supply Chain Directors/Senior Managers from our UK Top retailers.


* Establish strong connections between UK logistics and UK commercial teams.

Continuous Improvement & Safety


* Initiate and lead improvement projects and investment proposals to e...