Logistics Executive

Morgan Ryder Associates; Swinton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Swinton is seeking a Logistics Executive to join its supply chain team. The successful candidate will manage logistics capacity, ensure timely and compliant delivery of goods, and liaise with third-party logistics providers. Key qualifications include experience in logistics, strong knowledge of import/export regulations, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The role offers a salary up to £35,000, pension, and generous holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000

Pension

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Excellent training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with third-party logistics (3PL) providers is ideal.
• Knowledge of customs processes and required documentation is essential.
• Candidates must be highly organized with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage logistics capacity to support operations.
• Liaise with third-party logistics providers for optimal service.
• Coordinate outbound deliveries with accurate consignment preparation.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulatory requirements.
• Provide detailed customs instructions for shipments.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement improvements.
• Contribute to logistics performance discussions in meetings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth material flow.

Skills

Experience in logistics

Strong knowledge of import/export regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Strong analytical skills

Confident communicator

Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Job description

Job Overview

An established and growing manufacturing company is seeking a highly organised and experienced Logistics Executive to join its dynamic supply chain team. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the timely, cost‑effective, and compliant delivery of inbound and outbound goods, while driving continuous improvement across logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage logistics capacity to support factory operations, warehousing, and outbound distribution.
• Liaise with third‑party logistics providers to ensure optimal service at the best value.
• Coordinate outbound deliveries (including groupage, full loads, and collections), ensuring accurate consignment preparation and efficient routing.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support compliance with UK regulatory requirements.
• Provide clear and complete customs instructions (e.g. HS Codes, CPC, Importer/Exporter of Record, VAT/duty allocations).
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks by implementing process improvements.
• Contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly operational meetings, offering insight and reporting on logistics performance.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, sales, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth and efficient material flow.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and professional collaboration within the logistics function.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, ideally with third‑party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs processes and required documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Highly organised, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively across internal departments and external partners.
• Able to prioritise, multi‑task, and meet strict deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commercially aware, with sound judgement and a solutions‑driven mindset.

Benefits

• Salary up to £35,000
• Pension
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Excellent training and development

Equal Opportunities

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

How to Apply

To apply, please follow the apply now link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.