Inbound Logistics Lead – FMCG Drinks (West London)

COREcruitment Ltd; Clapham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Global brands

Collaborative culture

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Logistics and Planning Manager for our drinks FMCG client in Southwest London. You will own the end-to-end inbound supply chain, ensuring materials arrive on time, in full and to the required quality at the right cost.

You will manage freight, customs, inventory and supplier performance in a fast-paced environment, with cross-functional collaboration to drive improvements and cost efficiency across the inbound operation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain, logistics or inbound operations.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP/WMS and supply chain systems advantageous.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end inbound supply chain, ensuring products and materials are delivered on time, in full and in line with business requirements.
• Manage freight and customs operations, working closely with freight forwarders, hauliers and customs partners to ensure efficient, compliant and cost-effective movement of goods.
• Lead inbound inventory management, ensuring stock availability while minimising excess inventory, shortages, aged stock and unnecessary working capital.
• Manage supplier performance, building strong relationships and holding suppliers accountable for agreed service, delivery, quality and responsiveness KPIs.
• Oversee inbound quality control, working with suppliers and internal Quality/Technical teams to resolve non-conformances, damages, shortages and specification issues.
• Own inbound logistics costs and performance, identifying opportunities to reduce freight and operational costs while maintaining high service levels.
• Monitor and report key supply chain KPIs, providing clear visibility of inbound performance, risks, inventory, supplier performance and costs to senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing practical improvements across processes, systems, suppliers and the wider inbound operation.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Logistics operations

Excel & data analysis

ERP / WMS systems

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Logistics and Planning Manager for our drinks FMCG client in Southwest London. You will own the end-to-end inbound supply chain, ensuring materials arrive on time, in full and to the required quality at the right cost.

You will manage freight, customs, inventory and supplier performance in a fast-paced environment, with cross-functional collaboration to drive improvements and cost efficiency across the inbound operation.