Candidate Overview
A commercially focused logistics and supply chain leader with 30+ years’ experience across warehousing, transport, pallet network, intermodal and customer solutions environments. They bring a highly credible blend of operational leadership, strategic business development and customer relationship management across FMCG, retail, manufacturing and construction sectors.
With extensive experience operating within multi-site 3PL and logistics businesses, they have consistently delivered revenue growth, improved operational performance and secured long-term strategic customer partnerships. Strongest in customer-led logistics solutions, commercial negotiation and operational transformation, they are particularly effective in businesses requiring a balance of strategic growth, customer retention and operational delivery.
Core Expertise
- Strategic Business Development & Customer Solutions
- Multi-site Warehousing & Transport Operations
- Commercial negotiation & bespoke solution design
- Supply chain optimisation & productivity improvement
- Cross-functional leadership & stakeholder engagement
- Warehouse, FTL/LTL & consolidated transport solutions
Selected Career Achievements
- Developed a sustainable commercial pipeline exceeding £20m across FMCG, retail and logistics customers, covering warehousing, distribution and value-added supply chain solutions.
- Secured a £2.5m per annum multi-year logistics contract delivering integrated warehousing, co-packing and transport services for a retail packaging customer.
- Renewed and expanded strategic customer contracts valued at £11m+ annually while achieving double-digit commercial growth across existing partnerships.
- Led operational responsibility across six logistics sites including 800,000 sq ft of warehousing, 170 vehicles and large operational teams within a national logistics environment.
- Held full P&L accountability for a £33m logistics operation spanning 17 sites, 450 fleet assets and 300+ employees.
Leadership Profile
A commercially astute and highly credible logistics leader with a collaborative, customer-centric leadership style. Experienced operating at both strategic and operational levels, combining strong commercial acumen with deep understanding of warehousing and transport operations. Known for building trusted customer relationships, developing high-performing teams and aligning operational capability with commercial growth objectives.
Ideal Next Role
The candidate is seeking a senior commercial, customer solutions or operational leadership role within a 3PL, warehousing or supply chain business where they can leverage their blend of operational expertise and commercial capability to drive sustainable growth, strengthen customer partnerships and support long-term strategic development. They are particularly well suited to businesses looking to expand customer solutions capability, optimise operational performance and build stronger commercially led logistics partnerships.
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