BU Director Warehousing

BU Director Warehousing

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the business unit's strategic vision, ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives.

• Identify and drive growth opportunities in contract logistics for e-commerce clients.

• Establish best practices and innovative solutions to enhance logistics efficiency and service quality.

• Oversee warehouse management, distribution, and last-mile delivery operations.

• Ensure operational KPIs (cost, service levels, productivity, etc.) are met and continuously improved.

• Implement automation and digital solutions to optimize fulfillment processes

• Own the P&L for the business unit, ensuring revenue growth and cost control.

• Develop pricing strategies and cost models for contract logistics services.

• Lead contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and third-party providers.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key e-commerce clients and partners.

• Act as a strategic advisor to customers, offering tailored logistics solutions to support their business growth.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, finance, HR, and operations, to ensure seamless service delivery

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

• Ensure adequate workforce planning, training, and performance management.

• Promote a safety-first culture and compliance with industry regulations.

Key Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, or supply chain management.

• Strong leadership experience, with a proven track record in managing large-scale logistics operations.

• Deep understanding of warehouse automation, fulfillment technologies, and e-commerce logistics trends.

• Exceptional financial acumen with experience managing P&L, budgeting, and cost optimization.

• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills with clients and third-party logistics providers.

• Proficiency in logistics software, WMS, TMS, and data analytics tools.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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