Head of Retail Warehousing and Logistics

Are you a General Manager or Senior Operations Manager looking for a new challenge? Would you like to responsible for creating and implementing a Logistics strategy that involves international growth and the development of an automation strategy? Head of Logistics - Retail, Birmingham. My client is a rapidly growing Retail Distributor based in Birmingham who are targeting European growth due to recent acquisitions. They're looking for a Head of Logistics - Retail to help create, implement and develop a long term strategy focused on growth and modernisation. As Head of Logistics - Retail you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations and logistics while driving efficiency through automation and CI methodologies. Accountable for end-to-end logistics and automation strategy. Establish a vision for automation implementation and Lean Six Sigma excellence. Collaborate cross functionally to ensure consistent and reliable implementation of this strategy across the logistics network. Identify, evaluate, and select automation solutions to optimise warehouse and logistics operations. Develop actions and drive the delivery with an ability to communicate progress across various levels of the organisation. Drive Continuous improvement across supply chain, procurement, planning and logistics related activities and maintain all variables to optimise efficiency. Set department objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance. Ensure that all functions under supervision operate in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety of staff and visitors. Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Proven experience in senior management roles with a strong focus on warehouse and logistics operations, automation, and Lean Six Sigma. Previous experience at Head of Logistics or Director level. Experience of working with warehouse automation. Strong financial acumen, budget management, and cost optimisation skills. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy. #