Logistics Project Manager

Logistics Project Manager Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Fixed Term Contract: 18 months Reporting to: Operations Director Salary: £45,000 – £48,000 The company is an importer, distributor, and brand builder of world-class beers from Europe, the USA, and Japan. They work closely with independent brewers and a diverse customer base including bar owners, pub groups, wholesalers, restaurateurs, and major retailers. Role Overview Reporting to the Operations Director, the Logistics Project Manager will lead a transformation programme across our logistics and distribution network. The role is responsible for designing and implementing a scalable, efficient and customer-focused logistics model to support future growth. This is a project-based role focused on defining how they deliver to their customers, including network structure, fleet strategy, capacity planning and enabling technologies. Network Design & Optimisation • Review and redesign the existing hub and spoke distribution model • Analyse customer locations, volumes and demand patterns to optimise delivery routes and dispatch points • Identify opportunities for network consolidation, expansion or restructuring • Develop a future-state logistics network aligned to business growth Customer Delivery Strategy • Define service models, delivery frequency, location and lead times • Ensure alignment between logistics capability and customer expectations • Support commercial teams with insight into cost-to-serve and service trade-offs • Identify opportunities to improve service while reducing operational cost Fleet & Resource Strategy • Evaluate current fleet performance, utilisation and cost efficiency • Recommend future fleet composition (HGVs, vans, alternative fuel vehicles) • Support development of a sustainable fleet roadmap aligned to environmental targets • Assess driver and labour requirements in line with future demand Capacity & Operational Planning • Conduct capacity analysis across transport, warehousing and labour • Identify constraints and opportunities for increased throughput • Develop options to support growth including process improvements, investment or outsourcing   Technology & Systems • Review current systems and identify opportunities for improvement • Evaluate solutions including routing software, telematics, WMS and reporting tools • Work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to assess feasibility and support implementation planning Project Management & Delivery • Develop and manage a structured project plan • Engage key stakeholders across operations, transport, IT and commercial teams • Track progress against milestones and manage risks • Deliver clear outputs including business cases, recommendations and implementation roadmaps Key Responsibilities Work closely with Transport and Warehouse teams to ensure solutions are practical and deliverable • Provide insight and data to support day-to-day operational decision making where required • Ensure all proposed changes are compliant with transport legislation and H&S requirements • Maintain a strong understanding of current operational challenges and constraints Key Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to interpret data and translate into actionable insight • Excellent planning, organisation and project management capability • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills • Commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost and service • Proactive and results-driven approach Skills, Knowledge & Experience • Proven experience in logistics, supply chain or transport environment • Experience delivering projects or continuous improvement initiatives • Strong understanding of distribution operations and network design • Experience working with data (Excel, BI or similar tools) • Knowledge of transport and warehouse systems (WMS, TMS, routing tools) Desirable • Experience in FMCG or multi-drop distribution environment • Exposure to network modelling or logistics simulation tools • Knowledge of sustainable transport solutions and fleet transition For further information please submit your CV and covering letter. Unity Personnel are acting as a Recruitment Agency in respect of this role