Senior Logistics Manager
Role Overview
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
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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 digitization 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 Stream Mapping/Loss Elimination
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
About Reckitt
Reckitt is a global consumer health and hygiene company behind brands including Dettol, Durex, Finish, Gaviscon, Lysol, Nurofen and Vanish.
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