Logistics Manager
Full job description
Intro Personnel
Salary: £45,600 per year
This is an exciting, challenging, new opportunity to contribute to creating and implementing a robust, high performing Logistics Team. Reporting into the Operations Director, you will be responsible for managing transport, FG inventory control and goods outbound. Key attributes of this role are leadership, planning, implementation, engagement, negotiation and accountability.
LOGISTICS MANAGER
STOKE ON TRENT
FULL TIME HOURS
PERMANENT
UP TO £38K DOE
THE ROLE
* Organising and leading a team of Warehouse Operatives over a 24/7 operation.
* Selecting Hauliers, negotiating contracts, including SLA’s and pricing, beating budget.
* Plan and monitor all outbound deliveries using ERP to drive OTIF levels.
* Ensure efficient loading of vehicles to achieve best £/kg delivery costs.
* Managing and improving the Finished Goods warehouse in line with MRP locations.
* Accurately report financial and operational performance, financial forecasting and annual budgeting of the Department.
* Drive performance leading to increased inventory turns, reduced stock holding and decrease lead time.
* Deliver monthly FG monthly cycle counts, investigating on any discrepancies.
* Investigate and own all haulage & service complaints, implementing necessary countermeasures.
* Own and drive the MRP system implementation and development.
* Implement and drive Department KPI’s to highlight improvement opportunities.
* Development of relevant training requirements for a small multi-skilled functional team.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
* Previous experience of a Logistics Manager role working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with multiple SKU’s across a varied customer base.
* Ideally degree qualified in Business Management or IoSCM level 5 Logistics and Transport Operations.
* A confident communicator and change agent to all levels in the business.
Due to the expected high number of applicants for the Logistics Manager role, we regret that it may not be possible to respond to all unsuccessful applications.
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