Head of Operations (Fulfilment & Logistics)

  • Zachary Daniels Recruitment
  • City, Manchester
  • Apr 17, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

Head of Operations (Fulfilment & Logistics) Greater Manchester 90k

The Opportunity

A high-growth, founder-led consumer brand is looking for a Head of Operations to take full ownership of warehouse, fulfilment and outbound logistics.

The business has scaled rapidly through digital channels and now needs a leader who can bring structure, improve performance, and build an operation that can handle continued growth and demand volatility.

This is a hands-on leadership role with real influence, combining strategy, execution, and team leadership.



The Role

  • Own the operation end-to-end, from inbound stock through to customer delivery
  • Lead a fast-paced warehouse and fulfilment function, improving speed, accuracy and efficiency
  • Take full ownership of 3PL and carrier relationships - including SLAs, performance and commercial terms
  • Build strong, accountable partnerships while holding providers to high standards
  • Develop capacity plans to handle peaks, promotions and demand spikes
  • Shape the logistics network (in-house vs outsourced, future scalability, automation)
  • Lead and develop operational teams, creating clear accountability and structure
  • Work cross-functionally to align operations with trading plans and growth


What Success Looks Like

  • A scalable, well-structured operation with clear ownership
  • Strong 3PL and carrier performance
  • Improved fulfilment speed, accuracy and delivery
  • Reduced operational firefighting during peak
  • An operation that supports, not limits, growth


About You

  • Proven experience owning warehouse and logistics operations end-to-end
  • Background in high-volume e-commerce, retail or consumer brands
  • Strong experience managing 3PLs and carrier relationships
  • Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels
  • Calm, decisive, and able to deliver in fast-moving environments


Why Join

  • True ownership of operations
  • High-growth, high-impact environment
  • Opportunity to build and scale a best-in-class function

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