Logistics Director

Logistics Director
Location: South of England (office based, with travel to operational sites)
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits
Reporting to: Board level

Our client is a successful business in the environmental services sector, and they are looking for a Logistics Director to lead all of their logistics and transport operations.

This is a senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility for the logistics function. It covers the whole supply chain, from freight procurement and fleet management to warehousing and final delivery. It suits someone who knows truck operations inside out and wants to shape the strategy, not just run the day-to-day operation.

The role

• Set and deliver the logistics and transport strategy in line with the wider business plan


• Lead a mixed HGV and LGV fleet, including maintenance scheduling and compliance


• Ensure full compliance with drivers’ hours, tachograph rules, roadworthiness and O Licence requirements


• Improve fleet utilisation, fuel use, routing, load planning and carbon performance


• Oversee inbound freight, warehousing and outbound distribution


• Negotiate and manage contracts with 3PLs and hauliers


• Lead and develop a multi-site logistics team, working closely with Sales, Procurement, Finance and Customer Service


• Lead the move towards a lower-emission fleet and the carbon reduction plans


• Report KPIs and performance to the executive team and manage the departmental budget

What you will bring

• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role running truck and fleet operations


• In-depth knowledge of HGV/LGV operations and road transport regulations


• Experience with TMS and WMS systems, and confident decision making based on data


• A track record of delivering cost savings and better service at scale


• Experience leading multi-site operations and large cross-functional teams


• Budget or P&L ownership


• Experience in waste, industrial or similar sectors, or with telematics, would be an advantage

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or equivalent experience


• CPC in Road Haulage


• CILT membership or a postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain or Operations would be an advantage

To apply, send your CV via dmagroup.co.uk/submit-cv or call 07932 603836 for a confidential conversation.

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