Logistics Transformation Expert / Senior Manager

Role

• 3PL strategy and management
• Warehousing
• Transportation
• Distribution and logistics operations
• Network design – highly beneficial

Role

B2B Contract | UK / Amsterdam | Hybrid | Long-term engagement

We are looking for a senior Logistics Transformation Expert to join a large-scale transformation programme for an international client. This is a hands‑on senior advisory role for someone who combines deep logistics industry expertise with experience in consulting and transformation programmes . The successful consultant will work closely with senior client stakeholders at Director and VP level and will be expected to bring both strategic perspective and strong practical knowledge of logistics operations.

The project

The programme is already confirmed and currently contracted until summer 2027 , with the consultant expected to join within the next 2–3 weeks . The main focus will be on logistics transformation across areas such as:

• 3PL strategy and management
• Warehousing
• Transportation
• Distribution and logistics operations
• Operating model transformation
• Logistics optimisation
• Network design – highly beneficial

The client operates in the QSR / food service environment , so previous experience within Quick Service Restaurants would be highly valuable. Experience from adjacent sectors such as FMCG, retail, consumer goods or food service will also be considered.

What we are looking for

• 10+ years of professional experience in logistics, supply chain or logistics transformation
• Strong expertise in warehousing, transportation and 3PL operations
• Experience delivering logistics transformation programmes
• A combination of in-house industry experience and consulting experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience working directly with senior stakeholders at Director / VP level
• Ability to challenge, advise and defend recommendations in senior-level discussions
• Strong commercial and operational understanding of logistics
• Experience in QSR would be ideal
• Experience in FMCG, retail, food service or consumer goods will also be considered
• Network design experience would be an advantage

Working model

• approximately 1–2 days per week on-site
• client locations may include both the UK and Amsterdam
• remaining work can be delivered remotely depending on project requirements

The preference is for candidates based in the UK , although candidates based in Amsterdam can also be considered. The ability and legal right to work in the UK is mandatory.

Contract

• B2B contract
• Start: ideally within 2–3 weeks
• Duration: currently contracted until summer 2027
• Hybrid working model
• UK / Amsterdam client locations
• Senior Manager / Director-level assignment