Logistics Assistant Manager

Pertemps Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Plymouth is seeking a proactive Logistics Assistant Manager to support daily operations and lead a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, experience in management, and a sharp analytical mindset. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, fostering an environment for data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Generous employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and Microsoft Office proficiency are essential.
• Experience in management or data-led roles is beneficial.
• Calm under pressure with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Support daily logistics operations and monitor team performance.
• Deliver onboarding and ongoing training to build a skilled team.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement smarter processes.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Business-related degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

Overview

Logistics Assistant Manager, join one of the UK's fastest-growing privately owned companies, recognised in the Sunday Times Top Track 100. With over 200 stores nationwide and a bold vision for the future. They are on the lookout for a proactive and driven Logistics Assistant Manager to join their Head Office team in Plymouth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love turning data into action, this is your chance to make a real impact. As Logistics Assistant Manager, you'll be the right hand to the Logistics Manager, helping lead a high-performing team and streamlining operations across the business. From onboarding new talent to driving process improvements, your work will be central to keeping our logistics engine running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily logistics operations, delegate tasks, and monitor team performance
• Deliver onboarding and ongoing training to build a skilled, confident team
• Identify inefficiencies and help implement smarter, faster processes
• Act as a communication hub between departments and stores
• Manage extranet accounts and respond to internal/external queries
• Maintain and distribute key promotional and locational data
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects with Buying, Supply Chain, Imports, Visual Merchandising, and Data Science
• Coordinate new store setups and ensure logistics readiness
• Keep internal systems accurate and up to date
• Use data tools to track stock levels, deliveries, and performance
• Analyse KPIs and generate reports to support decision-making

What You'll Bring

• Strong Excel skills (Microsoft Office proficiency is essential)
• SQL or similar programming knowledge is a plus
• Business-related degree desirable but not essential (we'll train you!)
• Experience in management or data-led roles is beneficial
• Sharp analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Calm under pressure with a keen eye for detail

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Generous employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:45am - 17:30pm

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Contract: Permanent (Temp-Perm), Full-time

Interested? Apply today or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office