Logistics & Distribution Manager for UK and EU in London

We are looking for a Logistics and Distribution Manager for GB & EU to join our team. You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end distribution strategy and execution across the region, ensuring reliable, cost-efficient, and compliant delivery of Genus ABS products and services to customers. You will oversee distribution planning, logistics strategy, inventory positioning, and last-mile service while driving cost efficiency to support customer excellence. You will partner closely with Commercial, S&OP, Operations, R&D, Finance, IT, and Customer Experience teams to align logistics and distribution capabilities with business priorities and foster a strong “One ABS” culture across regions and functions. You will also develop a high-performing team, build organizational capability, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement while leveraging data and technology to enhance decision-making and operational performance.

You Will

• Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership & Network Optimization
• Define and execute the regional logistics and distribution strategy aligned with business growth objectives while ensuring excellent customer service.
• Continuously optimize the GB & EU distribution network, including routing models, inventory placement, and transportation modes.
• Oversee third-party logistics providers, ensuring performance against service, safety, quality, and cost expectations.
• Develop KPI governance and performance management to sustain operational excellence.
• Implement automation, digital tools, and advanced analytics to enhance network efficiency, resilience, and visibility.
• Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
• Ensure consistent, on-time, and in-full delivery while maintaining the highest quality, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards.
• Establish standardized operating procedures to improve reliability and productivity across the region.
• Lead root-cause analysis for service disruptions and implement corrective actions.
• Cost Leadership & Financial Accountability
• Own and continuously optimize the regional cost-to-serve model, aligning logistics costs with customer segmentation, service levels, and growth priorities.
• Develop multi-year cost improvement roadmaps while protecting service and regulatory compliance.
• Own the regional logistics and distribution budget, including forecasting, variance analysis, and capital planning.
• Distribution Technology & Digital Enablement
• Optimize route planning, scheduling, and last-mile execution through advanced planning tools.
• Partner with IT to ensure integration with ERP, inventory, and order management platforms. Champion adoption of digital tools through structured change management.
• Utilize analytics to identify productivity opportunities and improve decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Partner with Commercial teams to align service models with customer segmentation and growth strategies.
• Collaborate with R&D and Operations to support product innovation, cold-chain requirements, and regulatory needs.
• Support organizational design and workforce planning with HR.
• Customer Impact
• Ensure logistics capabilities differentiate Genus through reliability, responsiveness, and transparency.
• Develop service strategies that anticipate customer needs and strengthen long-term relationships.
• Balance premium service expectations with disciplined cost-to-serve management.
• Talent Development & Organizational Capability
• Build and lead a high-performing, geographically dispersed team across GB & EU.
• Develop leadership capability through coaching, succession planning, and targeted development.
• Foster an inclusive, performance-driven culture grounded in accountability and continuous learning.
• Risk, Compliance & Safety
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, animal health standards, hazardous materials requirements, and regional safety laws.
• Proactively manage operational risks including supply continuity and cold-chain integrity.
• Promote a culture where safety is a core operational priority.

The role is accountable for building executive dashboards, setting annual targets, and driving structured root-cause actions when performance falls below expectations.

Requirements

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field required.
• Master’s degree or advanced supply chain certification preferred.
• Experience
• 8–12+ years of progressive logistics or supply chain leadership experience.
• Proven success managing multi-country or regional distribution networks.
• Strong background in network design, transportation strategy, and cost-to-serve optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and scale operations.
• Experience partnering with commercial organizations to enable profitable growth.
• International logistics experience strongly preferred.
• Skills
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
• Financial acumen with advanced cost management expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Effective communicator with strong influencing skills.
• High level of digital and systems literacy.

Business Overview

ABS is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products. Marketed in more than 70 countries, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated R&D function and an international distribution network. We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers.

IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner. We were born to challenge standards. Since the beginning, innovation has been part of our DNA. From co-development of the first semen tank, to the recent ground-breaking launch of our innovative Sexcel® sexed genetics product, we have made our mark in the bovine genetics industry.

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

Tackling climate change

• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced.
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals.
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Benefits Overview

• Performance related bonus
• 25 days holidays + 8