Senior Logistics & Inventory Manager
Hybrid/Remote
Salary circa £70k plus benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Logistics & Inventory Manager to join a growing technology solutions organisation. This is a strategic and operational leadership role responsible for overseeing end-to-end logistics, inventory management, international shipping compliance, and warehouse operations across multiple UK and international locations.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient, compliant, and scalable movement of technology products while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Lead, manage and develop a logistics and inventory team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day logistics operations across domestic and international supply chains, including third-party warehouse providers.
• Partner with operational teams to deliver efficient, scalable and compliant logistics processes.
• Drive service excellence through effective team leadership and performance management.

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, implement and maintain standard operating procedures for logistics, inventory management and export compliance.
• Produce and present regular reporting packs covering logistics performance, inventory metrics, operational volumes and customer experience.
• Strengthen and expand courier and freight networks to improve service reliability, coverage and value.
• Support sales teams with expertise on logistics and inventory solutions to maximise customer opportunities.
• Design and implement data integration solutions between ERP systems and third-party logistics providers to improve visibility, automation and data accuracy.

Logistics & International Trade Compliance

• Manage domestic and international shipments from quotation through to final delivery.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international trade regulations, export controls, customs requirements, Incoterms and HMRC regulations.
• Monitor and respond to regulatory developments impacting technology hardware exports, including sanctions, embargoes and dual-use goods regulations.
• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of all shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, licences and customs paperwork.
• Coordinate multi-modal international shipments while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Manage carrier performance, delivery costs and service levels, identifying opportunities for optimisation and improvement.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Oversee inventory management and warehouse operations across internal and third-party facilities.
• Implement robust controls to ensure stock integrity, traceability and audit readiness.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP and warehouse management systems.
• Work closely with warehouse and supply chain teams to optimise storage, picking, packing and dispatch processes.
• Manage inventory levels to support customer demand while reducing excess and aged stock.
• Lead initiatives to reduce obsolete inventory and improve stock efficiency.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Build strong relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers and third-party logistics providers.
• Support commercial and sales teams in delivering tailored logistics solutions for customers.
• Negotiate service agreements and manage supplier performance against agreed KPIs.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, sales and customer-facing teams to drive fulfilment excellence.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with financial and trade requirements.

About the Role

The Senior Logistics & Inventory Manager is responsible for leading logistics and inventory operations across UK and international locations. This position ensures product availability, fulfilment performance, regulatory compliance and inventory accuracy while supporting the organisation's continued growth and expansion of international trading capabilities.

Candidate Requirements

Experience

• Proven experience in logistics and inventory management within a technology, IT hardware, distribution or reseller environment.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple locations, including international and third-party warehouses.
• Demonstrated success leading logistics, inventory, warehouse or compliance teams.
• Strong experience managing international shipping and export operations.

Technical Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of UK export regulations and international shipping requirements.
• Experience using courier management platforms and logistics systems.
• Knowledge of ERP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (NetSuite experience desirable).
• Ability to interpret and apply trade, customs and regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on compliance, asset tracking and documentation.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Commercially aware with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape and develop logistics operations within a growing technology business.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Significant exposure to international trade and supply chain strategy.
• Leadership role with scope to influence operational excellence and business growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If interested, please apply here or call Kim to discuss further.