EMEA Logistics Lead

Vivobarefoot ltd.; Bristol; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative footwear and wellbeing company is on the lookout for a Logistics Lead to oversee EMEA operations. This pivotal role involves managing relationships with third-party logistics providers and ensuring efficient supply chain processes. You will be responsible for coordinating stock receipt, order fulfilment, and inventory control while fostering continuous improvement in logistics operations. Join a passionate team dedicated to promoting natural wellbeing and sustainability, where your contributions will directly impact the company's mission to enhance health for both individuals and the planet. This is a unique opportunity to work remotely while making a meaningful difference.

Benefits

25-day holiday allowance

Private Medical Health care

Livebarefoot Pot

Free seasonal footwear

Pension matched to 5%

Generous parental leave

Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a logistics lead role for an omni-channel brand is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day EMEA 3PL relationships and logistics efficiencies.
• Coordinate with tech teams for reporting discrepancies and oversee inventory management.
• Monitor fulfilment and returns processes, ensuring SLA compliance.

Skills

Logistics Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

Job description

We have a core belief that our toxic, sedentary lifestyles are making humans, and the planet, sick. So we’re on a mission to change it.

We are a footwear company, a health and wellbeing company, and an evolving bunch of activists. And we’re searching for brilliant humans with exceptional skills and talent to help us make this dream into a reality.

Does the shoe fit? Read on…

We're growing fast and as we do, we are looking for someone to lead our EMEA Logistics across Stock Receipt, Outbound, Reverse Logistics and Inventory Control.

The role will encompass all aspects of the supply chain activities from work required to ensure shoes are despatched correctly, delivered on time, invoices reconciled, and logistics reporting & analysis delivered to the business.

What you'll be doing....

1. Responsible for day-to-day EMEA 3PL relationships, with support from Vivo’s Head of Logistics and the UK based logistics team.
2. Responsible for day-to-day continuous improvement of 3PL’s and Vivo efficiencies, including MBR and QBR management.
3. Regular face to face visits to our warehouse to meet the management team.
4. Coordinate with Tech teams regarding integrations discrepancies, and to ensure reporting is aligned and investigated with 3PL if needed.
5. Manage warehouse order queries, liaising with the warehouse management.
6. Working closely with our inbound management team to support receipt of stock.
7. Returns – Monitor the returns process from return creation through to warehouse receipt, investigating discrepancies that fall outside of SLA.
8. Item fulfilment – Monitor fulfilment process from order creation to customer delivery, investigating discrepancies that fall outside of SLA.
9. Inventory management - own the stock control process in the 3PL’s, investigating and reporting on any discrepancies across the operation and managing month end discrepancies.
10. Overseeing and supporting the B2B operation, liaising directly with our B2B lead.
11. Liaise with the Marketplace manager and provide regular updates on order fulfilments.
12. Liaise with store management to ensure continuous shoe supply.

What you need to apply.....

1. Previous experience of working in a similar logistics lead role for an omni-channel brand.
2. An interest in Natural Wellbeing won't hurt!
3. Incredible attention to detail, nothing gets past you.
4. Proficient in Excel.
5. A great communicator, able to lead meetings and calls and direct the needed actions.
6. Can be based anywhere in the UK and will be able to work on a mainly remote basis; however, travel to our sites, warehouses, and offices will be needed in line with your role.

Brilliant barefoot benefits......

1. 25-day holiday allowance (pro rata), 4 additional days each year to volunteer, get outdoors or focus on your wellbeing, and a day off for your birthday.
2. Private Medical Health care, including mental health, dental and eye care.
3. Livebarefoot Pot – up to £1,000 per year to inspire you to live barefoot (embrace hobbies and passions) and/or boost your natural health.
4. Free seasonal Vivo footwear and discounts for you, your friends & family.
5. Pension matched to 5%.
6. 4 Vivo Gatherings to celebrate the equinox and solstice, connecting and reflecting in nature.
7. Travel Allowance to support connection days.
8. Generous gender-neutral parental leave.
9. Life Insurance up to 6 times your salary.
10. Group income protection insurance.
11. Long service awards.
12. Car salary sacrifice scheme.
13. Cycle to work scheme.

Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community.

Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot family should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, mental health illness, disability, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity, age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you!