Head of Transport & Logistics

Head of Transport & Logistics

Location: South Wales (Bridgend)
Reports to: Managing Director
Team: Supply Chain & Logistics
Type: Senior Leadership Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Transport & Logistics to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This is a pivotal position where you will lead and enhance our multi-site transport, logistics, and warehousing operations, ensuring seamless service delivery, operational excellence, and alignment with our long-term business objectives.

As a people-focused leader, you’ll oversee our warehouse, transport, and logistics teams, driving performance, safety, and innovation while ensuring we deliver against key business KPIs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded logistics professional to influence and shape the future direction of our supply chain strategy.

• Lead Strategy: Develop and implement transport, logistics, and warehousing strategies aligned with company growth and sustainability goals.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee fleet operations, warehousing, inventory management, and route optimisation to deliver efficient, compliant services.

• Health & Safety Champion: Drive a strong safety culture across all sites, ensuring adherence to regulations and industry best practices.

• Team Leadership: Mentor, motivate, and develop teams across multiple sites, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure logistics supports customer needs and business priorities.

Essential Experience & Skills

• 10 years’ experience in transport, logistics, and warehousing, ideally across a multi-site operation.

• Strong background in international export and freight management.

• Proven ability to deliver process improvements and lead change across logistics functions.

• Solid knowledge of logistics/warehouse management systems and software.

• Strong commercial acumen with proven budget management skills.

• Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience in fleet management and export processes.

Desirable

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.

• Background in manufacturing (food or FMCG preferred).

• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-drop logistics environment.

• Strong geographical knowledge.

• Be part of the Senior Leadership Team with direct influence on company growth and strategy.

• Lead a key function critical to our long-term sustainability and success.

• Join a business that values innovation, customer service, and operational excellence.