EU Logistics Manager

EU/UK Logistics Manager

Department: Operations and Logistics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London Office, London, United Kingdom

Reporting To: Nick Panici

SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody.

At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers.

As we continue to scale globally, we are looking for an EU/UK Logistics Manager to lead and scale our European logistics operations.

In this role, you will own end-to-end EU/UK freight and transportation operations—from origin through final delivery—while managing freight forwarder and 3PL partnerships, ensuring customs compliance, and driving continuous improvement across our European and UK supply chains. This is a hands-on leadership role that sits at the intersection of strategic planning and day-to-day operational excellence.

• Manage, develop, and build the EU/UK Logistics Team
• Own and manage all EU/UK ocean, air, and road freight movements from origin through final delivery across bonded and non-bonded facilities.
• Lead carrier selection, rate negotiations, contract management, and performance optimisation across freight modes.
• Work with nominated freight forwarders to confirm bookings and manage track-and-trace for on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement across routing, mode optimisation, consolidation, and lead time management.
• Manage freight forecasting, budgeting, auditing, and invoice approval processes for EU/UK operations.

• Understand Bonded vs Non-Bonded warehouse customs requirements.
• Partner with the SKIMS Trade Compliance team to validate import and export documentation, ensuring all customs information is accurate and compliant with UK and EU regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting UK and EU imports, exports, shipping, product handling, and transportation, and communicate operational impacts to relevant teams.
• Establish controls and standard operating procedures to reduce customs risk and prevent shipment delays, penalties, or over payment of duties and taxes.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on EU/UK trade compliance, partnering with the internal Trade Compliance team as needed.

• Understand ASN flow and submission through systems
• Reconcile inbound ship vs receiving discrepancies
  
  Manage relationships, contracts, budgets, and performance for EU/UK freight forwarders.
• Work with overseas suppliers to ensure cargo is tendered on time and all documentation is correct; provide guidance on any issues.
• Evaluate and evolve 3PL partnerships to ensure best-in-class service, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness as the business scales.
• Establish KPIs, lead regular business reviews, and implement corrective action plans to exceed service and performance targets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead strategic initiatives to optimise freight spend without compromising service levels.

• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Planning, Sourcing, Accounting, IT, and Distribution teams to align logistics strategy with business priorities.
• Manage Tracking Reports and system data integrity
• Track shipments in real-time, providing timely updates to relevant stakeholders and addressing delays or discrepancies immediately.
• Maintain accurate logistics and freight data within Net Suite ERP, including data entry, filing, and recordation.
• Prepare and analyse logistics reports, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to optimise processes.
• Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams to provide updates on all active and in-transit Purchase Orders.
• Manage Tracking Reports and system data integrity
• Support ad-hoc projects and requests as needed.

• 4+ years of experience in EU/UK logistics, freight, or supply chain roles, preferably within apparel, fashion, or consumer goods.
• Proven experience managing freight forwarders, parcel carriers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Strong understanding of EU and UK customs regulations, import/export documentation, and trade compliance requirements.
• Experience working with bonded and non-bonded facilities.
• Familiarity with retail launch calendars and seasonal inventory planning.
• Proficiency with logistics systems and ERP platforms;
  Net Suite experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent communication,…