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United Kingdom · Operations · Director/VP (16-20 years)

Director of Logistics & Distribution

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  • Experience bandDirector/VP (16-20 years)
  • Direct reports10-25 reports
  • Reports toVP of Supply Chain
  • UK framework levelUsually a director, accountable for a division and its numbers

Also advertised as Head of Operations Logistics · VP of Supply Chain Operations · Distribution Director

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1From this job to a course

The qualifications matched to this job

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. OTHM Qualifications · Level 5 · covers 1 of 12 standards
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations City & Guilds Limited · Level 3 · covers 3 of 12 standards
Highfield Level 3 Diploma In Driving Goods Vehicles (RQF) Highfield Qualifications · Level 3 · covers 2 of 12 standards
Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Warehousing and Storage (RQF) Highfield Qualifications · Level 3 · covers 2 of 12 standards
Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Logistics Gateway Qualifications Limited · Level 2 · covers 1 of 12 standards

Matched from the standards this job is measured against: a suggestion, not an official ruling.

The units you would start with

Security in a Transport and Logistics Environment AIM Qualifications Entry 3 Certificate in Skills for Working in Transport and Logistics Industries
Contract and Financial Management OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Make an effective contribution to a business in the logistics sector City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations
Organise the preparation of documentation for the transportation of goods Highfield Level 3 Diploma In Driving Goods Vehicles (RQF)
Optimise the use of logistics resources Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Warehousing and Storage (RQF)
Security in Logistics Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Logistics

The future skills this job leans on

Data Fluency turning numbers into a decision
AI Governance Fluency using AI responsibly
Sustainability Fluency building care for people and planet into the work
Frontier Fluency the next wave, beyond mainstream AI
Foresight Fluency seeing round the corner
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6 units that map to this job, from the qualifications that cover it.

  1. Security in a Transport and Logistics Environment AIM Qualifications · covers 2 of 12 standards Entry Level
  2. Contract and Financial Management OTHM Qualifications · covers 1 of 12 standards Level 5
  3. Make an effective contribution to a business in the logistics sector City & Guilds Limited · covers 3 of 12 standards Level 3
  4. Organise the preparation of documentation for the transportation of goods Highfield Qualifications · covers 2 of 12 standards Level 3
  5. Optimise the use of logistics resources Highfield Qualifications · covers 2 of 12 standards Level 3
  6. Security in Logistics Gateway Qualifications Limited · covers 1 of 12 standards Level 2
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2AI and this work

Will AI change your work as a Director of Logistics & Distribution?

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The new skills this role is being asked for

  • Digital Twin Modelling for Supply Chains
  • Sustainability & Circular Economy Logistics
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3What this role really is

A Director of Logistics & Distribution manages the physical flow of goods across a business, from inbound materials to outbound deliveries. The role covers building and running a distribution network that moves goods efficiently and cost-effectively. It involves the planning and decisions that let a business deliver on its promises to customers.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

Oracle NetSuite WMS / SAP EWM / Manhattan Associates WMS Strategic

Leading the selection, implementation, and configuration of enterprise-level WMS systems. You'll define workflows, integrate with other platforms, and ensure the system supports our strategic operational goals. You won't be doing day-to-day transactions, but you'll understand the system's capabilities inside out.

SAP S/4HANA / Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP (Supply Chain Modules) Architect

Defining the ERP strategy for logistics, working closely with IT to configure modules that support inventory, procurement, and sales order management. You'll ensure data integrity and flow across the enterprise, understanding how logistics data impacts financial reporting and business intelligence.

Tableau / Power BI (Advanced Dashboarding & Modelling) Strategic

Building executive-level logistics dashboards that track key performance indicators (KPIs) across the entire network. You'll use these tools to model the impact of strategic decisions (e.g., network changes, new carrier contracts) and present findings to senior leadership.

Advanced Microsoft Excel (Scenario Modelling, VBA) Expert

Developing complex financial models for logistics cost analysis, network optimisation scenarios, and budget forecasting. You'll use advanced functions and potentially VBA to build sophisticated tools for strategic planning, even if you have dedicated analysts.

MS Teams / Slack / Asana (Enterprise Collaboration) Strategic

Implementing and enforcing communication protocols between departments and across multiple sites. You'll use these platforms to drive large-scale project management, facilitate cross-functional problem-solving, and ensure consistent information flow throughout your organisation.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
Logistics Network Design (e.g., new DC location) No involvement, perhaps receives an email update. May provide data on current capacity or freight costs for a specific region. Researches potential sites, analyses cost/benefit, makes recommendations to Director.
Major Carrier Contract Negotiation (£5M+ annual spend) Processes shipments using the negotiated rates. May flag issues with current carrier performance or billing discrepancies. Gathers performance data, helps prepare negotiation briefs, might sit in on initial meetings.
Implementation of New WMS System (Enterprise-wide) Learns new system for daily tasks. Tests new system functionalities, provides feedback on user experience. Trains junior staff on new WMS, helps troubleshoot post-go-live issues.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Total Logistics Cost as % of Revenue
The overall cost of moving, storing, and distributing our products, expressed as a percentage of our total sales.
Target · < 5.5% (or 10% reduction year-on-year)

If our revenue is £100M and logistics costs are £6M, that's 6%. Your job is to get that number down through smarter operations and better contracts.

Inventory Turnover Rate
How many times our average inventory is sold and replaced over a period. A higher number usually means more efficient inventory management.
Target · > 6.0x annually (or 15% improvement year-on-year)

If we hold £5M in average inventory and sell £30M worth of goods in a year, our turnover is 6x. You'll want to optimise this without risking stockouts.

Perfect Order Percentage (POP)
The percentage of orders delivered to the customer complete, on time, damage-free, and with accurate documentation.
Target · > 97%

Out of 1,000 orders, if 970 arrive perfectly, that's 97%. This is a critical measure of customer satisfaction and operational quality.

On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Delivery
The percentage of orders delivered to customers exactly when expected and with every item they ordered.
Target · > 98.5%

This is slightly different from POP; it focuses purely on the 'on-time' and 'in-full' aspects. Missing one item or being an hour late means it's not OTIF.

Warehouse Capacity Utilisation
The percentage of available warehouse space (or labour capacity) that's actually being used effectively.
Target · 85-90% (avoiding both under-utilisation and over-congestion)

If a warehouse has space for 10,000 pallets, and we're consistently using 8,500-9,000, that's efficient. Too low means wasted rent, too high means chaos.

Strategic Partnership Effectiveness
How well you build and maintain relationships with key external partners, like major carriers and 3PLs, to ensure mutual benefit and service reliability.
  • You're regularly meeting with carrier VPs, negotiating favourable terms, and they're bringing you solutions proactively. Your partners see you as a key client, not just another account. We'll see evidence in contract renewals and service level improvements.
Team Leadership & Development
Your ability to build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing logistics team, including managers and supervisors across multiple sites.
  • You'll have a clear succession plan for your direct reports, and we'll see low attrition rates among your leadership team. Your team will be hitting their KPIs, and you'll be actively coaching them through complex challenges. Feedback from skip-level reports will be consistently positive regarding your support and vision.
Risk Management & Resilience
How effectively you identify potential disruptions (e.g., geopolitical, natural disasters, labour shortages) and build contingency plans into our logistics network.
  • You'll have a documented risk register for logistics, with clear mitigation strategies. When a major disruption hits (and it will), your team will execute a pre-planned response, minimising impact. You'll be able to articulate our 'Plan B' for critical routes or facilities to the executive team.
Cross-functional Influence & Collaboration
Your knack for getting different departments (Sales, Manufacturing, Finance) to buy into your logistics strategy and work together towards common goals.
  • You're regularly invited to strategic planning meetings outside of Operations. Other department heads are coming to you for advice on logistics implications for their initiatives. You're leading joint projects that improve overall supply chain flow, not just your own department's KPIs.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Building and Optimising Large-Scale Systems

You'll spend your days thinking about how to make multiple warehouses, transport routes, and IT systems work together seamlessly. This means reviewing network designs, evaluating new technologies, and constantly tweaking processes for maximum output.

Leading the project to consolidate three regional distribution centres into one super-hub, designing the entire operational flow from scratch, and seeing it go live successfully.

Driving Significant Financial Impact

Your decisions directly affect millions in freight spend, inventory holding costs, and operational efficiency. You'll be constantly looking for ways to reduce costs without compromising service, and you'll get a real kick out of seeing those savings hit the P&L.

Negotiating a multi-year contract with a major carrier that saves us £2M annually, or implementing a new inventory strategy that reduces working capital by £5M.

Developing and Mentoring Future Leaders

You'll be coaching and guiding your team of managers and supervisors, helping them grow their skills and take on bigger challenges. Seeing your people succeed and move up the ladder will be a huge source of satisfaction.

Mentoring a Warehouse Manager to step up and take on responsibility for a new facility opening, or helping a Logistics Lead develop their strategic planning capabilities.

What frustrates people
  • Dealing with executive requests for 'impossible' delivery times that ignore operational realities.
  • Budget constraints that prevent investment in much-needed technology or infrastructure upgrades.
  • The constant battle against rising fuel costs, labour shortages, and port congestion.
  • Having to justify operational decisions to stakeholders who don't understand the complexities of logistics.
  • Legacy systems that stubbornly refuse to integrate properly, creating manual workarounds at scale.
What this role does not give you
  • A quiet, predictable 9-to-5 desk job. This role is dynamic and can involve urgent issues at any time.
  • Complete autonomy without accountability. You'll have significant authority, but also significant responsibility for outcomes.
  • A role where you can avoid tough conversations. You'll need to deliver difficult news and challenge assumptions regularly.
  • A chance to avoid technology. You'll be expected to embrace and drive the adoption of new logistics tech.

8Who you work with

This role directly shapes our operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall profitability. Your decisions on network design, carrier selection, and inventory placement can save (or cost) the company millions. You'll essentially be building the engine that keeps the entire business moving, ensuring we can scale and adapt to market changes. It's a big job with big implications.

Inside the business
  • Chief Operations Officer (COO)
  • VP of Manufacturing
  • Head of Sales
  • CFO and Finance Leadership
  • Head of Procurement
  • IT Director
Outside the business
  • Major Freight Carriers (e.g., DHL, FedEx, UPS)
  • 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Providers
  • Key Suppliers
  • Port Authorities and Customs Officials
  • Industry Bodies and Regulators

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • A proven track record of 15+ years in logistics and distribution leadership, with at least 5 years managing multiple sites or a significant regional network.
  • Demonstrable experience managing P&L for a logistics function, with a clear history of achieving cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Significant experience leading large-scale WMS implementations or major logistics transformation projects from conception to successful delivery.
  • A strong history of negotiating and managing multi-million-pound contracts with major freight carriers and 3PL providers.
  • Experience building, leading, and mentoring a team of logistics managers and supervisors, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  • A deep understanding of global supply chain dynamics and the ability to navigate complex international trade environments, or equivalent experience.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

AI/ML for Predictive Logistics & Automation

Critical now. AI and Machine Learning are already transforming demand forecasting, route optimisation, and warehouse automation. You'll need to understand how to apply these technologies strategically to gain a competitive edge and drive efficiency at scale.

Machine Learning models for forecasting · Robotic Process Automation (RPA) · Computer vision in warehouses · Ethical AI & bias in logistics data

  • This week: Read a few executive summaries on AI in supply chain; understand the major use cases.
  • This month: Meet with our IT/Data Science leads to understand their current AI capabilities and potential applications in logistics.
  • Month 2: Identify one or two high-impact areas within your operations where AI could deliver significant value (e.g., predictive maintenance for MHE, dynamic routing).
  • Month 3-6: Sponsor a pilot project for an AI solution, overseeing its implementation and measuring its ROI.

Quick win: Start using AI tools (like those in our productivity hub) for personal tasks like summarising reports or drafting emails. Get comfortable with the technology yourself.

Blockchain for Supply Chain Traceability & Transparency

Important within 12-18 months. While still maturing, blockchain offers unparalleled transparency and traceability for goods moving through the supply chain. This will be crucial for regulatory compliance, brand protection, and building consumer trust, especially for high-value or sensitive products.

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) · Smart contracts · Supply chain visibility · Data privacy & security

  • This month: Read up on the fundamentals of blockchain and its specific applications in supply chain (e.g., IBM Food Trust).
  • Next quarter: Engage with industry forums or consultants discussing blockchain in logistics to understand its practical implications.
  • Month 3-6: Identify a specific product line or supplier where enhanced traceability would provide significant business value.
  • Month 6-12: Explore potential pilot projects or partnerships with blockchain solution providers to test its feasibility for our business.

Quick win: Begin by understanding the current gaps in our supply chain traceability. Where do we lack visibility? This will highlight where blockchain could potentially add the most value.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Regularly attending industry conferences and executive summits (e.g., Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, CSCMP EDGE) to stay abreast of emerging trends and network with peers.
  • Participating in executive education programmes focused on supply chain strategy, digital transformation, or leadership development.
  • Engaging with professional bodies like the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) or ASCM to contribute to industry best practices.
  • Mentoring junior leaders within your organisation and actively seeking out mentors for your own continued growth.
  • Reading widely on global economics, technology trends, and leadership to broaden your strategic perspective beyond pure logistics.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Digital Twin Modelling for Supply Chains

Critical within 12 months. Companies are using digital twins to simulate entire supply chains, predicting the impact of disruptions, testing new network designs, and optimising inventory flows in a virtual environment before making costly real-world changes. This is moving from niche to mainstream.

  • Real-time data integration
  • Scenario planning & simulation
  • Predictive analytics
  • Visualisation & dashboards

Sustainability & Circular Economy Logistics

Critical within 6-12 months. Customer and investor pressure, coupled with increasing regulation, means that sustainable logistics isn't optional. You'll need to lead initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, manage waste, and potentially implement reverse logistics for circular economy models.

  • Carbon footprint measurement
  • Green logistics strategies
  • Reverse logistics & recycling
  • ESG reporting for supply chain

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Supply Chain Network Design & Optimisation
  • Advanced Inventory Management Strategies
  • Global Trade Compliance & Customs
  • Lean & Six Sigma Methodologies (at scale)
  • Carrier Relationship & Contract Management

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    From Large-Scale Warehouse Manager / Regional Logistics Manager

    You've spent 5-10 years running a huge distribution centre or overseeing multiple regional sites, mastering operational efficiency, team leadership, and budget management. You're ready to step up to the entire network.

    Skills to master

    • Strategic network design, executive stakeholder management, multi-site P&L ownership, large-scale change management, carrier contract negotiation.

    You're ready to move on when

    • You've consistently exceeded operational KPIs across your sites.
    • You've successfully led a major project (e.g., WMS upgrade, DC expansion).
    • You've developed and promoted several leaders from your team.
    • You've presented strategic recommendations to senior leadership with positive outcomes.
  2. 2

    From Head of Supply Chain Planning / Operations Planning

    You've spent 8-12 years in a strategic planning role, deeply understanding demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and S&OP processes. Now you want to own the physical execution of those plans.

    Skills to master

    • Hands-on distribution centre operations, carrier management, labour relations, health & safety compliance at scale, physical network infrastructure management.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Your planning models have driven significant business improvements.
    • You've successfully influenced operational teams to adopt your plans.
    • You have a strong understanding of warehouse and transport practicalities.
    • You're comfortable with the fast-paced, often unpredictable nature of physical operations.
  3. 3

    From Supply Chain Consulting (Senior Manager / Principal)

    You've spent 10-15 years advising multiple clients on logistics strategy, network design, and operational improvements. You've seen many different models and now want to build and own one yourself.

    Skills to master

    • Deep operational execution, managing internal teams (rather than client teams), integrating strategic recommendations into day-to-day realities, navigating internal politics.

    You're ready to move on when

    • You've led complex supply chain transformation projects for major clients.
    • You have a strong track record of delivering tangible, measurable results.
    • You're ready to move from advising to directly accountable leadership.
    • You understand the nuances of internal organisational dynamics.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This role can lead to Chief Supply Chain Officer, Chief Operations Officer, or a managing director role running a logistics business or subsidiary.

The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Director of Logistics & Distribution is actually changing.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

Also named as a next step, with no page in the catalogue yet:

  • VP of Supply Chain

How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

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  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
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  • Supply Chain Network Design & Optimisation
  • Advanced Inventory Management Strategies
  • Global Trade Compliance & Customs
  • Lean & Six Sigma Methodologies (at scale)
  • Carrier Relationship & Contract Management
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16The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Director of Logistics & Distribution is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. VP of Supply Chain

    3-5 years in the Director role

    From L6 to L7

    • Deep expertise in procurement and strategic sourcing beyond logistics
    • Understanding of manufacturing operations and capacity planning at a global scale
    • Management of a broader, more diverse portfolio of supply chain functions
    • Leading M&A due diligence and integration for supply chain aspects

  2. Chief Operations Officer (COO)

    5-8 years in the Director role (or 2-3 years as VP Supply Chain)

    From L6 to L7

    • Expertise in all aspects of manufacturing operations and quality control
    • Strategic management of customer service and post-sales support
    • Oversight of IT infrastructure and operational technology
    • Driving company-wide operational excellence and digital transformation
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, leading logistics at this level means juggling a million things. What if you could spend less time buried in data and more time actually shaping our future? That's where AI comes in. We're not talking about replacing your strategic brain; we're talking about giving you a superpower.

Imagine having a co-pilot that crunches numbers, predicts disruptions, and even drafts complex reports for you. Our AI Productivity Hub is designed to free you from the tactical weeds, letting you focus on the big strategic moves that truly drive our business forward. It's about working smarter, not just harder.

Predictive Demand Forecasting

Use AI to analyse historical sales, market trends, and external factors (like economic indicators or social media sentiment) to generate highly accurate demand forecasts. This helps you proactively optimise inventory levels and distribution plans, avoiding costly stockouts or overstock.

Logistics Network Optimisation

An AI-powered tool that simulates different distribution network configurations. It can model the impact of new warehouse locations, changes in transport modes, or shifts in customer density on costs, transit times, and carbon footprint, helping you make data-driven strategic decisions.

Advanced Process Automation

Deploy AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to automate complex, multi-step administrative tasks across your logistics operations. Think automated carrier selection based on real-time factors, smart invoice reconciliation, or even automated compliance checks for international shipments.

Executive Reporting & Insights

Feed raw operational data into an AI tool that can generate executive-ready reports, dashboards, and even narrative summaries. It can highlight key trends, identify performance anomalies, and suggest areas for strategic focus, saving you hours of manual report creation.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Director of Logistics & Distribution?

Common routes in include From Large-Scale Warehouse Manager / Regional Logistics Manager (You've spent 5-10 years running a huge distribution centre or overseeing multiple regional sites, mastering operational efficiency, team leadership, and budget management. You're ready to step up to the entire network.), From Head of Supply Chain Planning / Operations Planning (You've spent 8-12 years in a strategic planning role, deeply understanding demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and S&OP processes. Now you want to own the physical execution of those plans.) and From Supply Chain Consulting (Senior Manager / Principal) (You've spent 10-15 years advising multiple clients on logistics strategy, network design, and operational improvements. You've seen many different models and now want to build and own one yourself.). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Director of Logistics & Distribution progress to?

This role can lead on to VP of Supply Chain (3-5 years in the Director role) and Chief Operations Officer (COO) (5-8 years in the Director role (or 2-3 years as VP Supply Chain)), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Director of Logistics & Distribution?

Increasingly, Digital Twin Modelling for Supply Chains and Sustainability & Circular Economy Logistics. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 7

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

 More jobs in operations

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.
If you leave this industry

Skills in large-scale logistics and distribution carry across retail, manufacturing, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals and third-party logistics. The principles of managing a supply chain stay the same, even where the challenges differ.

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