Team Leader Logistics
at Vestiaire Collective UK Skilled Worker EmployerVestiaire Collective is the leading global online marketplace for desirable pre-loved fashion. Our mission is to transform the fashion industry for a more sustainable future by empowering our community to promote the circular fashion movement. Vestiaire was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Paris with offices in London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, and warehouses in Tourcoing (France), Crawley (UK), Hong Kong and New York. We currently have a diverse global team of 600 employees representing more than 50 nationalities. Our values are Activism, Transparency, Dedication and Greatness and Collective. Are you passionate about fashion and luxury products? We are looking for a Logistics Team Leader to join our Crawley Warehouse. Your Responsibilities Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of your team and ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of products through the warehouse. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting an operational team, ensuring a high level of engagement and performance.
- Managing the team's daily activity, including allocating tasks, monitoring progress and managing priorities according to operational needs.
- Planning and organising activity to ensure the right balance between workload and team capacity, including managing holidays and absences.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, including health, safety and security standards across the warehouse.
- Being the owner of operational procedures and ways of working, ensuring they are consistently followed by the team.
- Acting as a technical and operational point of reference for your team.
- Supporting the onboarding and training of new team members, while developing versatility and cross-training within the team.
- Maintaining strong communication within the team through a visible and hands-on presence on the warehouse floor.
- Monitoring operational performance and escalating any issues, incidents or dysfunctions to your manager, contributing to the implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, productivity and overall warehouse performance. About You
- You have ideally completed a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, preferably in logistics, supply chain or a related field.
- You have 3–5 years of experience in a logistics or warehouse team leadership role.
- You are a confident and experienced manager, with previous experience leading teams in a fast-paced and challenging operational environment.
- You are rigorous, autonomous and proactive, with a strong ability to take initiative.
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across different teams.
- You are resilient, hands-on and comfortable working in a fast-moving operational environment.
- You have a strong sense of customer and operational excellence, with a focus on achieving both quality and productivity targets.
- Previous experience in the fashion, luxury, retail or e-commerce industry would be a plus. What we offer 🎁 A meaningful job with an impact on the way people consume fashion and promote sustainability The opportunity to do career-defining work in a fast-growing French-born scale up The possibility to work as part of a globally diverse team with more than 50 nationalities Two days to help Project - reinforcing your activist journey and volunteer for an association Significant investment in your learning and growth Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package As full member of our entrepreneurial project, you will be eligible to free shares Beware of Scams Vestiaire Collective only contacts candidates via official emails ending in @vestiairecollective.com or no-reply@hire.lever.co . We never use WhatsApp, Telegram, or similar apps for job offers, nor will we ever request payments or banking details. If you receive a suspicious message, please report it to careers@vestiairecollective.com We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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