Global Logistics Director

Vitabiotics Ltd

. Develop and execute a global logistics strategy aligned with the company's growth plans and commercial objectives.

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global logistics strategies, optimizing supply chain operations, and managing international logistics across multiple markets. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate with logistics partners, and ensure compliance with regulations while driving cost reductions and operational improvements.

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Global Logistics Strategy DevelopmentInternational Freight Management3PL and Freight Forwarder Relationship ManagementLogistics Cost ReductionBudget Ownership and Cost Modelling

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Hard Skills

Logistics Network DesignTransportation Route AssessmentWarehouse Operations ManagementPerformance Metrics DevelopmentCustoms and Import/Export ComplianceData Analytics for LogisticsProcess ImprovementContingency PlanningKPI ManagementOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationMentoringContinuous ImprovementCommercial Acumen

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainFMCGConsumer GoodsHealth and WellnessRetailPharmaceuticalLogistics OperationsDistribution ModelsMarket ExpansionService Level Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a global logistics strategy aligned with the company's growth plans and commercial objectives.
Design a scalable logistics network across existing and future international markets.
Assess transportation routes, distribution models, warehouse locations and logistics partners to improve efficiency and resilience.
Develop long-term logistics capabilities for new product launches, market expansion and changing customer demand.
Establish contingency and business continuity plans.
Lead global inbound and outbound transportation across road, air, ocean and parcel networks.
Optimise freight costs, transit times, service levels and carrier performance.
Negotiate and manage freight forwarder, carrier, courier and logistics service provider relationships.
Monitor delivery performance and address service failures and bottlenecks.
Oversee global and regional 3PL and warehousing partners.
Ensure warehouse operations meet service, cost, quality and inventory accuracy targets.
Develop and manage logistics SLAs, KPIs and performance reviews.
Identify automation, process improvement and network optimisation opportunities.
Ensure compliance with international trade, customs, import/export and transportation regulations.
Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams regarding health and wellbeing product requirements.
Develop customs, duties, documentation and import/export processes.
Own the global logistics budget and manage expenditure.
Reduce freight, warehousing, handling and distribution costs.
Use data and analytics to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
Report and provide recommendations to the executive leadership team.
Collaborate with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance and Customer Service teams.
Support new product introductions and international market launches.
Lead, develop and mentor the global logistics team.
Establish objectives, accountabilities and performance measures.
Foster continuous improvement, ownership, collaboration and operational excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant senior-level experience in global logistics, supply chain or distribution, ideally within a fast-growing consumer, health, wellness, FMCG, retail, nutrition, beauty or pharmaceutical-related environment.
Proven experience managing international logistics operations across multiple markets.
Strong experience working with 3PLs, freight forwarders, carriers and distribution partners.
Demonstrable experience delivering logistics cost reductions and operational improvements.
Experience managing international freight, customs, import/export and distribution.
Experience scaling logistics operations to support significant business growth.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budget ownership and cost modelling.

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Birthday day off.
Bupa dental cover.
Private medical insurance.
50% staff discount on all Vitabiotics products.
Staff skills training.
Health and wellbeing programme.
Pension contributions.
Sick pay support.
Free onsite parking.
Enhanced maternity or paternity leave.
Company events.
Fresh fruit and snacks.
2 Charity days a year.
Free EV charging station.