At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise logistics operations in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
- Company: Dynamic FMCG organisation with a focus on transport excellence.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Join a high-energy team and shape the future of logistics.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in logistics while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in UK transport logistics and strong stakeholder management skills.
📍London/Hybrid (3 days office)
A fast‑moving, high‑volume FMCG organisation is seeking a talented Logistics Manager to lead and optimise their UK ambient primary transport network.
This is a high‑impact role at the centre of a complex logistics operation, overseeing the movement of products from factories into national warehouses, working closely with major 3PLs, and driving performance across service, cost, safety and sustainability.
If you’re passionate about transport excellence, operational problem‑solving and influencing stakeholders across a large organisation, this role offers a powerful career platform.
What will you be doing?
- ⭐️ Managing primary ambient logistics operations across multiple product categories.
- ⭐️ Leading governance and performance management of external transport providers (3PLs).
- ⭐️ Driving optimisation across flows, capacity planning, routes, loadfill, and cost efficiency.
- ⭐️ Supporting long‑term network strategy and contributing to future‑fit logistics solutions.
- ⭐️ Collaborating with planning, warehousing, procurement, finance and customer teams.
- ⭐️ Representing the logistics agenda with internal and external stakeholders.
- ⭐️ Managing one direct report while shaping best‑practice standards across the wider team.
Who are we looking for?
- ⭐️ Strong operational background in UK transport or logistics (ambient, chilled, fresh or frozen).
- ⭐️ Experience managing 3PL relationships and influencing external stakeholders.
- ⭐️ Comfortable working in high‑volume, high‑complexity environments (FMCG, retail or large logistics).
- ⭐️ Financially savvy with strong commercial understanding and cost‑to‑serve awareness.
- ⭐️ A collaborative communicator able to work across multiple business units.
- ⭐️ Skilled at turning transport insights and data into actionable improvements.
- ⭐️ Curious, autonomous and energised by fast‑paced environments.
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Logistics Manager employer: Mackenzie Jones
Mackenzie Jones is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the health supplements sector. With a focus on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, making it an attractive choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in international marketing.
