Strive Supply Chain is seeking an experienced Head of Logistics to lead our UK-wide supply chain and logistics management operations. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing the distribution of products from suppliers to customers, encompassing core warehouse functions, purchasing, sales, customers, finance, and suppliers.

• Manage the broad distribution of products from suppliers to customers
• Direct, lead, and motivate the logistics team, including managing the Warehouse Manager, Service Manager, and Inbound Logistics Manager
• Develop succession planning and ensure site H&S is at the highest level possible
• Manage stock levels to drive efficient use of space, cash, and stock management
• Drive the most efficient functional use of the automated warehouse by fully utilizing advanced warehouse management systems and developing a culture of staff engagement and continuous improvement
• Maximize operational capacity and efficiency of the warehouse, focusing on continual improvement
• Review and manage the current 3PL transport mix, including cost vs. performance and current SLAs
• Ensure effective flow of information between purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and communication with sales, finance, sales forecasting, and marketing teams
• Lead by example, provide leadership/line management to direct and indirect reports, and ensure teams are optimally set up to deliver required results

• Proven experience in running complex, fast-moving operations, ideally in an automated warehouse
• Highly knowledgeable on all aspects, especially planning for increased volumes, mechanical/electrical issues, and related software limitations
• Evidence of establishing a culture of continuous improvement
• Strong on all aspects of the financials, including setting and managing budgets, making commercial decisions, and presenting data/reports to the main board
• Proven experience of KPI analysis and improvement, including challenging poor performance and selling a route forward to improve
• Able to combine being hands-on and taking a step back when needed

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