Head of Logistics

TEKEVER

Country Head of Logistics for Tekever leading the UK logistics strategy and growth. Ensuring efficient movement of materials, products, and equipment in a high-growth environment.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeSwindon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in defining and implementing logistics strategies and operating models within high-complexity industries, particularly aerospace and defence. Proven ability to lead multi-site teams, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive operational excellence through strategic decision-making.

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Logistics Strategy DevelopmentLeadership in Multi-Site OperationsUK Customs and International Trade ComplianceP&L Ownership and Financial AcumenExperience with AS9100/ISO 9001

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Hard Skills

Logistics Operations ManagementSupply Chain LeadershipCustoms ComplianceData-Driven Decision MakingCapacity PlanningTransport Network ArchitectureService Level DefinitionInvestment Case DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Influencing ExecutivesTalent DevelopmentStrategic NegotiationCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsWMSTMS

Certifications & Qualifications

UK Security Clearance (SC) Eligibility

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenceHigh-Complexity IndustryDangerous Goods RegulationsExport ControlsCompliance AuditsFast-Paced EnvironmentLogistics Network DesignS&OPCompetitive Advantage

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement the UK logistics strategy, operating model and function ensuring seamless movement of materials, products and equipment across a fast paced, high-growth environment.
The Country Head of Logistics is a senior leadership position with strategic accountability for the design, performance and growth of Tekever's UK logistics network, encompassing transport, customs and trade compliance, receiving, warehousing, line feeding, shipping and inventory.
Define the strategy, build the organisation, put in place the systems, partners and governance, and lead the managers who deliver operational excellence.
Shape how logistics enables Tekever's industrial ramp-up by designing a multi-site network that can scale with production rates, represent logistics in S&OP and investment decisions, and position the function as a source of competitive advantage — in cost, speed, resilience and compliance.
Design the target operating model across all sites, including make-or-buy decisions, warehouse footprint and capacity planning, transport network architecture, and define service levels committed to internal and external customers.
Ensure compliance of all logistics operations with applicable regulations and company policies, embed compliant processes across transport, warehousing and shipping, and support audits and inspections.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A proven senior logistics or supply chain leader (typically 10+ years, with significant time in leadership roles) from manufacturing — ideally aerospace, defence or another regulated, high-complexity industry.
Demonstrable experience defining logistics strategy and operating models, and building or transforming logistics organisations — not just running them.
Experience leading managers and multi-site teams, with a track record of developing leadership talent and scaling functions through periods of rapid growth.
Solid working knowledge of UK customs and international trade, including export controls for military/dual-use goods and dangerous goods regulations, and experience running logistics operations in compliance with them.
Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 environments.
Strong commercial and financial acumen: P&L ownership, investment cases, and strategic negotiation of carrier, forwarder and 3PL partnerships.
Experience shaping systems landscapes (ERP/WMS/TMS) and using data to drive network-level decisions.
Credibility from boardroom to shop floor: able to influence executives, customers and authorities while staying connected to operational reality.
Right to work in the UK and eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (SC) is required, given the defence nature of our work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company pension contribution matched up to 10%
25 days annual holiday + 8 Bank holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Salary sacrifice initiatives (EV Scheme, Cycle 2 Work, Tech Scheme)
Discretionary annual company bonus