Logistics and Shipping professionals play a decisive role in how fashion, beauty and wellness brands perform in real terms. It is no longer simply about moving product from A to B. It is a strategic function that directly impacts margin, customer trust, sustainability commitments and the ability to scale across markets.

Global insight from organisations such as the World Economic Forum, McKinsey & Company and the OECD continues to highlight supply chain resilience, risk mitigation and operational transparency as critical capabilities in an era of geopolitical uncertainty, climate disruption and shifting trade regulations. For product-led industries, logistics sits at the centre of these challenges.

Professionals working across logistics and shipping are expected to bring strong, practical experience managing freight, customs, duties, warehousing and distribution across multiple regions and routes to market. This includes fluency in Incoterms, lead times, cost modelling and compliance, as well as the realities of servicing ecommerce, retail and wholesale channels simultaneously.

Data and technology increasingly inform logistics strategy. Real-time tracking, demand forecasting, inventory optimisation and automation tools support decision making and efficiency, echoing insights from bodies such as the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. However, judgement, adaptability and problem-solving remain essential, particularly when disruption occurs and rapid response is required.

Sustainability is now embedded within logistics decision making. Research from organisations such as the Carbon Trust and Ellen MacArthur Foundation underscores the importance of transport choices, packaging efficiency, consolidation and route planning in reducing environmental impact while maintaining commercial viability.

We look for logistics and shipping professionals who combine operational rigour with commercial awareness and strategic thinking. The strongest individuals understand that effective logistics underpins brand credibility, margin protection and customer satisfaction, ensuring products move efficiently, responsibly and reliably through increasingly complex global supply chains.