Job Description

Medik8 is transforming the industry with science-backed technology and our dedication to exceptional skincare products has built a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to continue to scale the business through global expansion, multi-channel distribution, and product innovation.


The Head of Global Logistics is responsible for executing our global logistics operations across B2B and D2C channels, ensuring consistent, compliant, and cost effective delivery of goods from our Innovation Centre to our global partners and customers. This role leads a team of logistics and warehouse managers, oversees third party logistics partners, and plays a key role in driving operational optimisation across the business. The position ensures high performance in freight, warehousing, and delivery.


Medik8's main Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Logistics operation is based at a single site near Aylesbury, with third party distribution networks operating globally. 3PL partners are in place for USA and Europe, and the business dispatches from Aylesbury into an extensive distributor network. The role will develop and evolve this logistics footprint to support the rapid and sustainable growth to meet the strategic business plan.

Responsibilities:

Execution of the strategic business plan through developing the Warehousing and Logistics footprint to enable fast sustained growth. Identify, assess and appoint relevant partners to expand and strengthen the business Logistics Network as required globally across Business-to-Business and Direct-to-Consumer platforms. Provide leadership of the business Logistics and Warehousing function. This includes a well established UK operation of 32+ team members and managers, international managers and existing 3PL partners. Technical oversight and support of the regional logistics managers with full P&L accountability for UK based function. Work with regional teams to develop the optimal strategy by region, including to meet cost, capacity and performance goals, and ensure that the evolving compliance standards of the business are met. Prioritise Health, Safety and the Environment to ensure that our safety mission is met: 'For everyone to go home in as good a condition as they came to work in, if not better'. Manage the logistics cost and forecast these to ensure budgetary compliance. Ensure that third party operators work in line with our brand standards and to meet our sustainability road map in alignment with our B-corp accreditation and sustainability goals. Working with the quality team, ensure compliance with GMP warehousing and logistics standards including to meet ISO9001, ISO22716, ISO14001, TGA and FDA accreditations. Ensure compliance with the required importation, storage and transportation regulations. Raise the performance standards of our in-house and 3PL operations to reduce risk and improve productivity. Drive adoption of technology and data utilisation to increase visibility, traceability and productivity across operations. Establishment of scorecards, tracking performance and developing contract requirements to support business growth

Essential Requirements:

Extensive experience in global logistics leadership roles, preferably within health/beauty, Pharma or FMCG. Proven success sourcing and managing international logistics networks, including in-house teams and 3PLs. Deep understanding of freight, international shipping, warehousing, customs and logistic compliance. Strong track record of scaling logistics operations in high growth environments. Confident in managing operational costs and performance, with a solid grasp on budgets and commercial impacts . Strong leadership and team development skills across multiple locations and cultures Familiarity with GMP and FDA requirements. Hands on - proactive approach with strong problem solving abilities . Clear confident communicator who builds effective relations across teams and with partners. Highly organised, practical and focused on continuous improvement. IT literate, with the ability to adopt and leverage new systems and tools effectively.

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, we are a British, B Corp certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise.





Our mission is to

simplify the route to great skin

through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti-ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful-looking skin.

Culture & Benefits

We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go-givers; our diverse talents work cross-functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It's just who we are!



Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible & Hybrid working Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual Performance Bonus Long Service Awards 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance Flexible Career opportunities Up-skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns 2 Volunteering days per year Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

Want to do a little more research before you apply?

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.



At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We're committed to advancing equal opportunities and we're dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.



Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non-minority grouping tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard ). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!