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Logistics Director

Polos Mail Ltd
Bradford

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Permanent | Full-time
£72,000 - £89,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Private dental insurance
Employee mentoring programme
Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Operations management
Stakeholder liaison
Business processes
Microsoft Office Suite
Cost control
Supply chain and logistics experience
Supply chain management
Overseeing budgeting and forecasting
Operational strategy development
Management reporting
Budgeting
Negotiated procurement
Leadership
Transport scheduling
Operations leadership experience
Distribution operations team management

Full job description

About the Role

Polos Mail Ltd provides professional mail processing, parcel distribution, fulfilment, dispatch, and delivery support services for business clients.

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Director to lead distribution strategy, mail operations, delivery performance, workforce planning, and operational improvement across the organisation.

You will oversee the movement of mail, parcels, documents, and fulfilment items from receipt through final dispatch. You will also manage operational budgets, service partners, performance standards, and business continuity arrangements.

This opportunity is suitable for an accomplished logistics professional with extensive experience in mail services, parcel distribution, fulfilment, transport, courier operations, or supply chain management.

Why Join Us?

Operational Leadership

Take ownership of logistics strategy, delivery performance, workforce planning, and service quality.

Business Impact

Influence operational efficiency, client satisfaction, cost control, and long-term company growth.

Professional Service Environment

Work within an organisation focused on dependable mail handling, accurate fulfilment, and timely distribution.

Career Development

Expand your leadership experience across logistics, commercial operations, client services, and organisational planning.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement logistics and distribution strategies
Oversee mail processing, parcel handling, fulfilment, dispatch, and delivery operations
Lead operations managers, supervisors, logistics teams, and administrative personnel
Establish productivity, accuracy, delivery, and service-quality targets
Manage operational budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, and resource requirements
Monitor delivery schedules, transport capacity, and distribution performance
Coordinate relationships with couriers, carriers, suppliers, and service partners
Negotiate delivery contracts, service terms, and supplier agreements
Review logistics costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
Ensure customer items are processed accurately, securely, and on schedule
Monitor key performance indicators and prepare leadership reports
Resolve significant delivery, fulfilment, and service issues
Oversee seasonal planning and peak-volume operations
Support client onboarding and new service implementation
Improve routing, tracking, reporting, and workflow systems
Maintain business continuity and operational contingency plans
Ensure compliance with data protection, workplace safety, and company procedures
Recruit, coach, and develop logistics and operational employees
Support service expansion and technology implementation projects

What We Are Looking For

Experience

Seven or more years of experience in logistics, mail services, parcel distribution, fulfilment, courier operations, or supply chain management
Proven experience leading operational teams and managers
Experience managing budgets, forecasts, staffing, and service-performance targets
Strong background in carrier, courier, supplier, or contractor management
Experience improving logistics workflows, productivity, and delivery performance
Previous responsibility for client services, risk management, or business continuity

Skills

Strong logistics and distribution leadership abilities
Excellent operational planning and workforce-management skills
Strong commercial awareness and budget-management capability
Confident supplier, carrier, and contract-negotiation skills
Ability to analyse performance data and implement practical improvements
Excellent stakeholder and client communication
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage time-sensitive operations and competing priorities
Knowledge of tracking, routing, fulfilment, and reporting systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational management platforms
Professional approach to confidential documents and customer information
Strong understanding of workplace safety and operational compliance

Education

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related subject preferred
Professional qualifications in logistics, transport, operations, or management are advantageous
Substantial relevant industry and leadership experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications

Pay: £72,000.00-£89,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee mentoring programme
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person

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