Jobs at Portwest

Leads implementation of the organization’s sustainability strategy, coordinates initiatives across global business units, and monitors progress against ESG objectives. Manages sustainability data collection, reporting, CSRD and ESRS compliance, materiality assessments, carbon reduction initiatives, and ESG risk analysis. Tracks environmental legislation, improves sustainability governance, delivers training and communications, and manages external sustainability ratings such as EcoVadis.

Oversee end-to-end operations at a large-scale RMG factory, coordinating production, supply chain, stores, quality, delivery, workforce management, compliance, and financial KPIs. The role drives lean manufacturing, waste reduction, operational excellence, employee engagement, talent development, and adherence to international buyer and statutory requirements for workwear and safety garment production.

Leads UK warehouse, distribution, logistics, and operational strategy for a 200-plus-person team. Responsibilities include managing multi-site operations, customer and supplier relationships, budgets exceeding £20 million, compliance, KPIs, process improvement, automation, robotics, and service quality. The role requires extensive senior leadership experience in logistics, warehousing, retail, e-commerce, FMCG, or 3PL environments, including substantial budget responsibility and ASRS exposure.

Supports monthly payroll and accounts payable activities across multiple entities. Coordinates payroll files, payment approvals, finance mailbox queries, and documentation for local accountants. The role also assists with finance administration, process improvement, automation, AI initiatives, supplier coordination, and timely resolution of payment-related queries.

Two-year commercial graduate programme with rotations across five departments and warehouse operations. Graduates support live projects, analyze information, identify opportunities, present recommendations, collaborate across global teams, and build understanding of commercial, customer, market, and operational decisions. The programme includes technical and leadership training, hands-on responsibilities, structured handovers, and a focused international or HQ placement in year two.

Leads global commercial growth for a designated Consumer, Energy, or Industrial sector. Owns sector strategy, budgets, customer and channel prioritization, business development, go-to-market planning, and performance tracking. Builds relationships with key accounts, distributors, and industry partners; collaborates with product, sales, and marketing teams; presents opportunities and results to senior leadership; and travels internationally to customers, markets, trade shows, and company offices.

Deliver hands-on warehouse training, coaching, and competency assessments to ensure SOP compliance and safety. Support onboarding, maintain training records, monitor refresher requirements, and work with operations leaders to standardise best practices across shifts.

Manage a defined PPE/product range end-to-end, driving growth through product development, quality assurance, cost savings, and cross-functional alignment. Lead sample reviews, liaise with factories and supply chain, conduct market research, and deliver KPI-driven product launches while traveling to suppliers and trade shows as required.

Source and negotiate globally with suppliers of PPE, clothing, footwear, fabrics, trims, products, and services. Manage vendor relationships, contracts, compliance, audits, category management, market research, benchmarking, and procurement controls. Lead supplier evaluation teams, monitor sourcing activity, analyze costs, and implement cost-reduction strategies while collaborating with internal stakeholders and international vendors.

Support accounts receivable operations: process and allocate cash receipts, reconcile cash books, record rebates, generate aged debtor reports, handle customer payment queries, liaise with internal teams, and provide credit control backup. Focus on French-speaking customers across multiple markets.