Assistant Logistics Manager

Job description

Assistant Logistics & Distribution Manager

Hybrid (roughly 1x per fortnight on site near Slough)

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

£50,000 + potential 7.5% bonus

Are you a hands-on pharmaceutical logistics professional ready to step into a high-impact role within a European supply chain operation?

We are supporting the search for an experienced Assistant Logistics & Distribution Manager to join a well-established pharmaceutical organisation on a 12-month FTC. This role has been created to provide senior-level support within a lean, high-performing logistics team - and for an exceptional performer, there is potential for longer-term opportunity.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Distribution & Logistics Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the end-to-end logistics and distribution of pharmaceutical products across Europe.

This is a hands-on operational logistics role - not a planning position. You will be deeply involved in transport, 3PL management, customs compliance, warehousing oversight, and distribution performance.

You’ll join a collaborative team and act as a senior support to the manager, bringing experience, structure, and confidence to day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end inbound and outbound transport logistics across Europe
• Manage customs and international trade compliance activities
• Oversee 3PL providers, warehousing, and secondary distribution
• Monitor logistics KPIs and performance metrics
• Support logistics budget tracking and cost control
• Ensure full compliance with GDP/GMP and regulatory requirements
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance, Quality, and Compliance teams
• Contribute to S&OP alignment with commercial operations
• Drive continuous improvement across efficiency, compliance, and cost performance

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical logistics
• Strong hands-on experience managing 3PL providers
• Solid understanding of customs and international trade compliance
• Experience with warehousing and distribution operations
• Familiarity with ERP and compliance systems
• Detail-oriented, organised, and commercially aware
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, “sleeves rolled up” mindset

This role would suit someone who enjoys being close to operations, solving real-time challenges, and working in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Package & Logistics

• Salary: £50,000
• Bonus: Potential 7.5%
• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working (1 day per fortnight in Windsor)
• Start ASAP (target May 1st to allow handover period)

If you’re an experienced pharmaceutical logistics professional looking for a meaningful 12-month opportunity where you can truly add value - we’d love to speak with you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English