Operations & Logistics Manager | Fixed-term | Maternity Cover

Operations & Logistics Manager | Fixed-term 12 months contract | Maternity Cover  

Overview:

As the Operations & Logistics Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a multi-brand, omni-channel business. Supporting retailers, distributors, professional partners and direct-to-consumer channels, you will be responsible for warehousing, logistics, customer fulfilment and operational performance. The role will also lead key operational projects, while supporting the onboarding of new customers and operational capabilities to enable future growth.

Responsibilities:

Operations Management

· Lead end-to-end Order to Cash operations across B2B and DTC channels, ensuring customer requirements, service levels and business objectives are achieved.

· Own key operational KPIs including OTIF, SLA performance, inventory accuracy, warehouse and transport performance, driving actions to improve service and efficiency.

· Manage daily operational activities, including order exceptions, logistics disruptions, inventory issues and capacity planning, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated.

· Support inbound logistics and cross-border operations, providing guidance on import/export requirements, customs processes and compliance-related queries where required.

· Maintain and improve operational processes, systems, SOPs and master data to support business growth and changing operational requirements.

· Lead inventory management activities, including stock reconciliations, inventory controls and annual stock counts with 3PL partners.

Stakeholder & Partner Management

· Act as the primary operational contact for warehousing, fulfilment, transport and carrier partners, ensuring strong collaboration and service delivery.

· Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Planning and operational teams to support launches, business changes and operational priorities.

· Support the onboarding and implementation of new customers and operational partners, including operational requirement reviews, EDI integration support, systems setup, process development and successful go-live execution.

· Provide leadership, support and development to a team of Customer Service, Logistics and Operations professionals.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

· Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency, scalability, customer experience and cost performance through process, system and automation enhancements.

· Lead strategic operational projects, including warehouse transitions, network changes and new operational capabilities, ensuring successful implementation with minimal disruption to customers and business operations.

· Support business growth through continuous review of operational performance, ways of working and service delivery models.

What We Are Looking For:

· Proven experience in Operations, Logistics or Supply Chain management within a fast-paced multi-channel environment.

· Strong understanding of warehousing, transport, inventory management and customer fulfilment operations, including cross-border flows and customs/compliance requirements

· Experience managing 3PL providers and operational projects - warehouse transitions, network changes or new market/customer go-lives.

· Strong affinity for process optimisation and technology-driven improvement, including the use of AI-assisted tools to streamline reporting, exception management and day-to-day decision-making.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

· Excellent communicator, able to influence and negotiate across functions and external partners, and to lead, coach and develop a team.

· Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems — NetSuite experience required, as the role includes ERP/3PL integration work.

· Organised, detail-oriented and adaptable, with a proactive approach to delivering results

What we offer:

• Hybrid working culture to fit around your lifestyle. Minimum 2 days a week at our office. (Including a Monday or Friday).
• Generous staff discount across our brands!
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Summer Fridays – Early finish!
• Competitive salary & discretionary annual bonus.
• Vitality Private Healthcare Insurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

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As an equal opportunities’ employer, Unilever Prestige Hub Brands/Tatcha/Murad//Living Proof/K18 is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do. In particular, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Unilever Prestige Hub Brands/Tatcha/Murad//Living Proof/K18.