Logistics Efficiency and Transition Lead

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Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® - lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Director, Logistics transition & Cost-to-Serve Optimization

ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY :

The Director, Logistics Transition & Cost-to-Serve Optimization is responsible for shaping the company's end-to-end logistics efficiency framework. Focus is on transportation optimization, inventory reduction, and dynamic route/stock allocation algorithms. This role leads the transition to the new operating model, standing up the COE for Logistics and particular focus on cost-to-serve analytics, to ensure that the business operates with optimal cost, high service reliability, and maximum operational agility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
* Mapping of current COE activities - understanding of capability gaps and opportunities to upskill
* Mapping of current way of working for leg A and C logistics - understand synergies
* Propose the new logistics efficiency frame work to manage end to end transportation
* propose future set up for WH management and optimization of cost
* Analysis of current savings pipeline in leg A,B, C transport
* Proposal for 2026 / 27 savings initiatives and manage those with selected members of the team
* Proposal for future Logistics COE transition plan

In addition the role will lead the establishment of Cost-to-Serve Modeling & Profitability Insights
* Build and maintain cost-to-serve models
* Convert insights into actionable recommendations
* Lead cross-functional forums on logistics efficiency, cost-to-serve optimization, and transportation efficiency.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :

* 15+ years in supply chain strategy, network design, transportation optimization, or related fields.
* Proven experience leading large-scale supply chain design/optimization initiatives.
* Demonstrated success improving transportation cost efficiency and dynamic routing solutions.
* Prior responsibility for cost-to-serve, profitability modeling, or inventory optimization.

Technical Skills
* Expertise with network modeling and optimization tools.
* Strong analytical background (SQL, Python/R, advanced Excel).
* Deep understanding of transportation networks, TMS systems, and routing optimization principles.
* Experience with inventory strategy and working capital reduction.
* Leadership & Business Skills
* Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
* Ability to translate complex models into business recommendations.
* Effective stakeholder management across commercial, operations, finance, and technology.
* Strategic thinker with a bias for action and measurable impact.

KEY OUTCOMES / KPIs
* Reduction in total supply chain cost.
* Increased transportation efficiency and reduced cost-per-drop.
* Improved profitability through cost-to-serve insights.
* Higher inventory turns and reduced working capital.
* Improved service levels and reduced lead times.
* Adoption of dynamic route allocation and advanced network models.

Job Posting End Date

2026-05-19

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected - all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It's important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

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