Head of Logistics and Supply Chain

ZipRecruiter; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee supply chain activities for their brands, ensuring high customer satisfaction and profitable operations. Key responsibilities include managing ERP systems, leading teams, and improving logistics performance while adhering to UK regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in logistics and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years logistics experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP/ACCESS essential.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics, warehousing & supply chain activities.
• Ensure 99% service level to customers.
• Manage and develop day to day supply chain.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Planning and Organising

Team Management

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

ACCESS

Job description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

To lead logistics, warehousing & supply chain activities for FREEE and Doves Farm brands and

customer own label which meet and exceed customer expectations while ensuring profitable

trading relationships in all channels.

REPORTING TO: Chief Executive

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Manage and develop day to day supply chain internally and externally

·Lead ERP system development with related business processes and systems

·Ensure systems deliver 99% service level to customers

·Manage and lead direct reports in supply chain, warehousing, logistics & purchasing

·Oversee all purchasing activities to ensure continuity of supply for all raw materials

·Ensure KPIs are met and tracked

·Negotiation and management of business plans & contracts including but not limited to; 3rd Party warehousing, Chep, Delivery Vehicles, Waste

·Ongoing development of reporting and analytics

·Develop strategy & commercial opportunities in conjunction with Senior Management team

·Maintain & train company departmental procedures & risk assessments

·Deputise for colleagues in their absence

·Compliance with relevant UK law

WORK PATTERN:

Based in Hungerford Office hours Monday to Friday and as required for the performance of

the role.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

·Degree or equivalent

·Extensive knowledge of SAP/ACCESS

·5+ years logistics experience

·Team management experience

·Excellent communication & presentation skills

·Comfortable with analytics

·Good at planning and organising

·Able to collaborate and influence effectively

·Organised and sets high standards

·Realistic can do attitude to problem solving

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

·Professional qualifications

·Previous food industry experience

·Able to lead by example