Role: Logistics & Freight Manager
Reports to: Operations Director
Location: Leyland, Preston
Salary: £35,000 (D.O.E) + Benefits
Hours: 08:00 - 16:30, Monday to Friday
The Logistics & Freight Manager is responsible for organising the storage and distribution of goods, ensuring that products are delivered to the right location on time, at the required quality, and in the most cost-effective way. The role also involves transportation, stock control, warehousing, and monitoring the overall flow of goods.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Plan, manage, and evaluate logistics operations, liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies, and customers
* Create and implement best practice logistics policies, processes, and procedures to improve operational and financial performance
* Deliver solutions to logistics challenges while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements
* Ensure all completed orders are despatched on time and products are shipped appropriately to maintain quality during transit
* Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers
* Recommend optimal transport modes, routes, and frequencies
* Allocate and manage staff resources based on changing needs to optimise performance and meet targets and deadlines
* Set departmental objectives/KPIs and assess the ongoing performance of direct reports
* Ensure carrier c...