About the role<\/p>\n
\tThe E2E Logistics Manager provides strategic and operational leadership over all logistics and warehousing activities, managing both inbound and outbound operations. The role ensures effective inventory control, efficient warehouse performance, and dependable distribution to customers and retail partners. Key priorities include optimizing inbound and outbound processes, reducing operational costs and inventory write-offs, maintaining strong internal controls compliance, and ensuring full adherence to health, safety, environmental (HS&E), and quality standards.<\/p>\n
Your responsibilities
\nSupply Chain Strategy and Leadership<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and execute integrated logistics, warehousing, and inventory strategies while leading logistics and warehouse teams to meet business objectives
\n\tDrive supply chain efficiency, cost optimisation, and continuous improvement through process excellence and the implementation of digital technologies such as ERP, WMS, and planning systems.<\/p>\n
Warehouse Operations Management<\/p>\n
\tOversee end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, order fulfilment, and dispatch, while ensuring FIFO\/FEFO compliance and high stock accuracy.
\n\tOptimise warehouse layout, space utilisation, and productivity through efficient processes and continuous operational improvements.
\n\tImplement and leverage warehouse management systems (WMS) and best practices to drive accuracy, efficiency, and performance<\/p>\n
Inventory Management<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and implement inventory control strategies to optimise stock levels while ensuring accurate visibility across all warehouses and distribution centres.
\n\tMonitor inventory performance indicators, including turnover, days of inventory on hand, and slow-moving stock, to support informed decision-making.
\n\tMinimise stock losses, damage, and obsolescence by aligning inventory availability with demand through close collaboration with sales and production teams<\/p>\n
Distribution and Transportation Management<\/p>\n
\tManage outbound distribution to ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery to customers and retail partners, including oversight of fleet operations and third-party logistics providers.
\n\tMonitor transport performance and costs while negotiating and managing logistics contracts to drive service excellence and efficiency.<\/p>\n
Financial and Cost Management<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and manage logistics and warehousing budgets while monitoring transportation, storage, and inventory costs relative to sales.
\n\tDrive cost reduction and optimal resource utilisation across the supply chain through efficiency and effective financial control.<\/p>\n
Compliance, Safety and Risk Management<\/p>\n
\tEnsure full compliance with occupational health, safety, and regulatory requirements across warehousing, logistics, storage, and distribution operations.
\n\tImplement safety, risk mitigation, and business continuity plans to protect people, products, and supply chain continuity.<\/p>\n
Performance Management and Reporting<\/p>\n
\tEstablish, track, and monitor key supply chain performance indicators, including service levels, inventory accuracy, production adherence, and logistics performance.
\n\tDeliver regular performance reporting to executive leadership and leverage analytics to identify improvement opportunities.<\/p>\n
The experience we’re looking for<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Administration,\u00a0
\n\tPostgraduate qualification (Honours or Masters) in Supply Chain Management or Operations Management will be advantageous.
\n\tNinimum 10\u201315 years of experience across supply chain, logistics, production planning, or operations, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
\n\tStrong FMCG manufacturing experience within multinational environments, managing high-volume inventory and complex distribution networks.
\n\tProven capability in managing third-party logistics (3PL) partners and leading large-scale warehousing and distribution operations.
\n\tDemonstrated expertise in supply chain systems and methodologies, including SAP ERP, WMS, MRP, inventory optimisation, forecasting, production scheduling, analytics, and lean continuous improvement.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
careers.reckitt.com<\/p>\n
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