Head of Logistics

About the role

Huel is hiring a Head of Logistics to lead its global logistics network across the UK and US, building a smarter, scalable operation that keeps products moving and supports the next phase of growth. The role sits within the wider Operations function and covers outbound logistics, warehousing, inbound freight, 3PL and freight partners, and customer supply teams.

Key responsibilities

• Hold overall accountability for outbound logistics and warehousing across the UK and US, ensuring reliable, cost-effective fulfilment across all sales channels.
• Own the inbound freight operation (mostly container shipments) and work with Sourcing and Product Supply to keep the supply chain flowing.
• Manage 3PL and freight partners, setting performance expectations and KPIs and building strong operational relationships.
• Develop the automation and network strategy with 3PL partners, including CAPEX cases and payback analysis, and lead delivery of agreed initiatives.
• Identify and deliver cost, efficiency and service improvements, from carrier and route optimisation to warehouse operations and freight consolidation.
• Ensure compliance with customs, import/export and trade requirements across the UK, EU and US, managing risk through robust systems.
• Lead Customer Supply teams and own logistics and customer service KPIs, working with Commercial, Product Supply and Finance.
• Lead logistics capacity planning as part of the S&OP process so logistics needs are built into expansion initiatives.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of around 12 across the UK and US.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in logistics, distribution and freight within FMCG or a comparable fast-moving, physical-goods environment.
• Proven experience managing 3PL and freight partners and leading customer supply, order management or customer service teams in FMCG, with a track record of OTIF service levels with major retailers and marketplaces.
• Line management, leadership and coaching experience across multiple geographies.
• Strategic thinker and strong operator, able to run a reliable operation today and shape how the network scales and automates.

Required skills

• Order picking, warehousing, transport, outbound distribution and international freight (container shipping, customs, import/export).
• Robust numerical and financial modelling, including CAPEX and payback cases presented to senior stakeholders and the board.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across Operations, Sourcing, Product Supply and Commercial.

What we offer

• Hybrid working: office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with two days a week optional remote work.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Free Huel and two weeks a year to work remotely from anywhere.
• Dog-friendly workplace and paid volunteering.