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Senior Logistics Manager

Reckitt
Slough, GBR
Senior · 8+ years experience
Discovered 1 months ago

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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

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