Logistics Manager Jobs

Are you a natural organiser with a passion for logistics, efficiency, and leadership?

Logistics Manager jobs play a vital role in the distribution and supply chain industry, ensuring goods and materials move smoothly from suppliers to customers, on time, on budget, and with minimal waste.

At Stafffinders, we work with leading employers across the UK to connect talented Logistics Managers with exciting career opportunities in logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management. Whether you’re an experienced professional or looking to progress into management, we’ll help you find a role that matches your skills and ambitions.

What Does a Logistics Manager Do?

As a Distribution Manager, you’ll be responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the movement of goods within a business or across multiple sites. You’ll oversee everything from stock control to delivery scheduling, ensuring supply chain operations run seamlessly and meet customer expectations.

This role involves close collaboration with purchasing teams, transport managers, and warehouse staff, as well as the use of computer systems to monitor inventory, track deliveries, and analyse performance data. Typical responsibilities include:

• Planning and organising the storage, movement, and delivery of goods.

• Liaising with purchasing, production, and transport teams to ensure smooth workflows.

• Monitoring stock levels, reordering goods, and managing logistics software systems.

• Analysing supply chain networks to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.

• Leading, training, and motivating warehouse and administrative staff.

• Managing budgets, minimising waste, and ensuring cost-effective operations.

• Overseeing compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Logistics Managers play a central role in keeping goods moving and ensuring customers receive exceptional service, every time.

Skills and Qualities of a Successful Logistics Manager

To succeed in a Logistics Manager job, you’ll need strong organisational skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead teams effectively in a fast-paced environment. Key skills include:

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

• Logical and systematic problem-solving skills.

• Strong planning and decision-making capability.

• Confidence using logistics and stock management software.

• The ability to motivate and manage teams across multiple functions.

• Commercial awareness and a focus on efficiency and quality.

Logistics Managers typically work standard office hours, though occasional evening or weekend shifts may be required to meet operational needs.

Career Path and Qualifications

While formal qualifications aren’t always required, many employers prefer candidates with a degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain management, business, or operations. Experience in warehousing, transport, or stock control is also highly valued.

Professionals in this field can enhance their career prospects through certifications such as:

• NVQs/SVQs in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Operations

• Qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK)

Larger employers may offer graduate training programmes that provide hands-on experience and structured progression into management.

Career Opportunities in Logistics Management

Logistics Managers are in high demand across a range of industries in the UK, including:

• Warehousing and distribution firms

• Manufacturing and retail

• Freight forwarding and logistics services

• Public utilities, government bodies, and defence organisations

• Specialist logistics consultancies

With experience, you could progress to Senior Distribution Manager, Head of Logistics, Supply Chain Director, or move into consultancy and business development roles, often with opportunities for international travel.

Explore our latest Logistics Manager jobs today and let Stafffinders connect you with the UK’s top employers in the logistics and operations sector.