At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead logistics transformation and drive operational excellence across our global supply chain.
- Company: Join Reckitt, home to trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands.
- Benefits: Inclusive culture, wellbeing support, competitive pay, and global share plans.
- Other info: Opportunity for travel and involvement in innovative digital transformation initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in logistics while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in logistics or operations with strong leadership and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We are Reckitt, home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.
Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics.
The Logistics Senior Manager is a critical role responsible for driving operational excellence, capability development, process improvement, and sustainable value creation initiatives across the end-to-end logistics network. Working closely with global logistics & supply chain leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the role will lead transformational programs across transportation, warehousing, logistics systems, and broader supply chain operations.
The position combines strategic planning with hands-on execution to improve operational performance, service, productivity, digital enablement, and cost efficiency. The role will also support/lead capability, systems, and process workstreams while supporting logistics transformation initiatives such as transportation optimization, warehouse automation, control tower enhancements, continuous improvement programs, and digital tool implementation.
Your responsibilities:
- Lead logistics transformation, operational excellence, and value creation initiatives
- Drive process, systems, and capability improvement programs across logistics operations
- Partner with operations, warehousing, procurement, IT&D, Finance & regional stakeholders
- Support digital transformation and logistics technology enhancement initiatives
- Develop and implement scalable solutions to improve service, productivity and efficiency
- Lead governance, KPI management, and continuous improvement activities
- Manage cross-functional projects, business cases, and change initiatives
The experience we're looking for:
- 8+ years of relevant experience in logistics, operations, capability development, or transformation roles
- Experience in multinational or complex logistics environments preferred
- Proven experience in logistics, supply chain, operations, and/or transformation leadership roles
- Track Record in Value Creation & Savings Programs Initiatives
- Experience leading cross-functional and regional initiatives
- Ability to operate effectively in complex and fast-paced environments
- Experience with logistics technologies, automation, or digital initiatives preferred
- Experience/leading digital transformations and a good understanding of logistics platforms and analytics tools (TMS/WMS, and process digitization programs)
The skills for success:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, business, information systems, or related field
- Lean Six Sigma, PMP, APICS, Agile or related certifications preferred
- Strong business and operational acumen
- Strong communication, collaboration and leadership capabilities
- Commercial mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Logistics & supply chain operations (Warehousing, Transportation, etc.)
- Strategic problem solving
- Stakeholder Management & influencing
- Value Stream Mapping/Loss Elimination
- Value Creation
- Operational excellence/Lean/Continuous Improvement/Productivity
- Process & Systems management
- Program & change management
- Data Analytics & Performance management
- Digital transformation, product ownership, & digital capability development
What we offer:
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition.
Senior Logistics Manager (Permanent) in Princes Risborough employer: Reckitt Benckiser
Reckitt is an exceptional employer that champions a culture of inclusion and personal growth, making it an ideal place for finance professionals passionate about digital manufacturing transformation. With comprehensive benefits including parental support, mental health resources, and opportunities for financial participation in the company's success, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in our mission to create a cleaner, healthier world while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
