Business Area: Nespresso 
Location: Crawley or York (Hybrid)
Fixed Term Contract ending April 2027. 
Salary up to £57,000 depending on experience.
Significant travel required to Distribution centres

Some of our other fantastic benefits

•    17 % car allowance 
•    Potential, discretionary annual bonus
•    Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
•    12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement 
•    2 paid volunteering days
•    A focus on personal development and growth 

  
Although this is a full time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you. We are always open to discussing individuals’ flexible working needs, so please don’t let this stop you from applying.

We are recruiting for a Physical Logistics Manager to lead our Logistics team, ensuring efficient and effective management of third-party logistics providers and associated partners. Reporting directly into the Nespresso UK&I Supply Chain Manager, the role is critical in guaranteeing the premium execution of our operations, maintaining high standards and seamless coordination throughout the logistics process. 

We are the Nestlé Nespresso SA Company and are proud to be one of the fastest growing operating units of Nestlé. Our passionate, entrepreneurial-minded team has transformed Nespresso into one of the world’s most trusted brands. Our growth comes from our commitment to research and development to pioneer and be the reference in the portioned coffee sector; providing the very highest quality coffees that can be enjoyed in the comfort of consumers' own homes and out-of-home locations, such as restaurants, hotels, offices, and luxury retail businesses. We guarantee quality by taking a careful, thoughtful, and sustainable approach to how we produce and market our premium coffee capsules and machines.

With corporate headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, Nespresso is present in over 81 countries and counts over 13,000 employees worldwide. Nespresso UK&ROI – a certified B Corp™ – operates in boutiques, as well as an e-commerce platform, delivering barista-level coffee experiences of the highest quality to both at-home and professional customers across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.  To learn more visit www.nespresso.com.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your impact

Ultimately, you will be responsible for leading the physical logistics team, a team of 5, you will ensure efficient and effective management of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and all associated partners, guaranteeing they meet our performance standards. 

Your other key responsibilities will include:

•    Streamlining logistics processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. 
•    Implementing best practices and leveraging technology for continuous improvement.
•    Maintaining high health and safety standards within logistics operations to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with legal requirements. 
•    Ensuring that orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time.
•    Effective warehouse management involving optimising space utilisation, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring smooth inbound and outbound operations.
•    Leading the physical logistics team with a focus on professional development and high performance. 
•    Implementing sustainable practices within logistics operations, reducing the environmental impact and supporting corporate social responsibility goals. 
•    Managing the budget efficiently ensuring that financial resources are allocated appropriately to support logistics operations. 

Your ingredients for success

We have a passionate team, and we are looking for someone with proven experience in a similar fast paced environment to manage and develop to continue their success. You’ll have the confidence and ability to effectively communicate and influence people at all levels both internally and externally. Your self-motivation and drive will help you succeed when solving problems in what can often be a complex and demanding environment. This coupled with your proactive nature and the drive for continuous improvement will be key.

The successful candidate will also:

•    Proven experience in developing and managing a team of direct reports.
•    Demonstrable relevant operational experience in Supply Chain, Operations and Logistics. 
•    Experience working with the distribution of Ecommerce goods is preferred. 
•    Have experience with operational management of third-party providers/suppliers. Confident with contract management. 
•    Have previous experience of being involved in audit management in a Logistics environment.
•    Have experience of Health & Safety management in a Logistics environment.
•    Have successfully been involved in projects and initiatives that require a Commercial, Supply Chain and IT understanding and knowledge.
•    You will be able to demonstrate high level knowledge of Excel and ideally PowerBI. 

What you need to know

Advert posting date: 17th March 2026 
Advert closing date: 31st March 2026

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland