Logistics & Dispatch Manager

Harrison Scott Associates; Beamish; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A company known for its creativity is seeking a logistics and dispatch manager to oversee the storage and distribution of supplies. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in similar roles. Responsibilities include planning routes, selecting carriers, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. This position offers an opportunity to enhance logistics operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a similar logistics role.
• In-depth knowledge of inventory systems required.

Responsibilities

• Select carriers and negotiate contracts and rates.
• Plan and monitor inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Organise warehouse and process shipments.
• Respond to issues or complaints.
• Work with production to incorporate logistics.
• Evaluate budgets and expenditures.
• Update metrics to assess performance.
• Ensure operations adhere to laws and guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Budget analysis

Job description

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A company known for its creativity and cutting edge solutions is looking for a logistics and dispatch manager to supervise the company’s storage and distribution of supplies and materials. You will be tasked with planning routes, analysing budgets and processing shipments all over the country.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Selecting carriers and negotiating contracts and rates.
• Planning and monitoring inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Organising warehouse, labelling goods and processing shipments.
• Responding to any issues or complaints.
• Working with production department to incorporate logistics in line company procedures.
• Evaluating budgets and expenditures.
• Update and evaluate metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
• Ensuring all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.

Candidates can be from any manufacturing sector, but must have experience in a similar role, and an in-depth knowledge of inventory systems.

Overseeing daily logistical and dispatch operations will require someone with strong attention to detail and excellent organisation skills.

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