Role Overview
As the Logistics Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our operational performance and customer service offering. With accountability for an operating budget of circa £1.5m and stocks of £5m, you’ll lead initiatives to develop new and improved ways of working whilst maintaining our excellent customer service performance. This role is ideal for an experienced person, who is ready to make an impact across our logistics and operations strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all aspects of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance within areas of control.
* Manage the cost effective selection of national and international hauliers and liaise closely with sales teams to optimize the use of efficient distribution solutions.
* Support the Logistics Coordinator in managing the day to day relationship with the company’s 3PL partners and other hauliers.
* Line management of the Logistics Coordinator and all warehouse and logistics staff and activities at the Millom site.
* Manage raw materials logistics and flow into Production.
* Develop the warehouse areas to handle new product lines under development and deploy best practice in all activities.
* Enhance synergies and cross-functional support arrangements between different operational teams.
* Oversee the planning of our satellite warehouse and distribution and retain matrix influence over operations staff based there and 3rd party stockists in Ireland.
* Maintain tight control over inventories, ensuring efficient stock-turn and rotation of raw materials and finished goods.
* Manage site service providers, working closely with the wider Operations team.
* Support the QHSE Manager to manage all aspects of waste and recycling across the site.
* Lead the implementation of a new product tracking IT system for areas of control
About You
* Proven experience in Logistics Management and ideally managing site services.
* Customer-focused, with the ability to recognise and meet customer needs.
* Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
* Effective leadership and team motivational skills with good knowledge of HR processes
* High proficiency in data analysis and fact-based decision-making.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.
* Able to work collaboratively with site & senior leadership.
Benefits and Perks
* Strategic and operational role encompassing logistics, warehouse management, and site services.
* Competitive base salary of £45,000, with a company bonus scheme.
* Monday to Friday, core hours 8.00 am to 5 pm.
* Pension scheme with life insurance coverage (3x salary).
* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays