Logistics Manager

Netbox Recruitment; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Netbox Recruitment Ltd is supporting a client near Bexley with an experienced Logistics Manager role. You will lead a small team, manage UK domestic and international logistics, coordinate imports/exports, and ensure on-time delivery, cost control and regulatory compliance.

The role suits hands-on leaders with strong organisational and communication skills who can optimise processes and work closely with hauliers, freight forwarders and internal departments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Logistics Management or similar supervisory role.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Strong knowledge of UK domestic logistics and distribution.
• Experience of international logistics, imports, exports and freight forwarding.
• A good understanding of customs procedures and international shipping documentation.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and make decisions.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
• Confidence dealing with suppliers, transport companies and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all UK domestic and international logistics operations.
• Lead, motivate and support a small team of three, ensuring day-to-day activities run efficiently.
• Manage domestic and international transport, freight forwarding and shipping arrangements.
• Coordinate imports and exports, ensuring all relevant documentation and customs requirements are met.
• Liaise with hauliers, freight forwarders, couriers and other third-party logistics providers.
• Monitor delivery performance, resolve transport issues and proactively manage delays.
• Review and manage logistics costs, identifying opportunities for efficiencies and savings.
• Ensure compliance with relevant transport, customs and international shipping regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, suppliers and external partners.
• Continuously look for ways to improve logistics processes and operational performance.

Skills

Logistics management

Team leadership

UK logistics

Imports/Exports

Customs procedures

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Job description

Logistics Manager

Location: Bexley

Salary: £(phone number removed)

Hours: 7.30 am to 4.30pm

Start Date: Ideally immediate, although candidates working a notice period will be considered.

The Opportunity

Our client, based near Bexley, is looking for an experienced, hands-on Logistics Manager to take responsibility for its UK domestic and international logistics operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong organisational and problem-solving skills, and is confident managing a small team.

You will lead a team of three, ensuring the smooth and efficient coordination of all logistics activities, from domestic distribution through to international shipping, while maintaining high levels of service, cost control and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all UK domestic and international logistics operations.
• Lead, motivate and support a small team of three, ensuring day-to-day activities run efficiently.
• Manage domestic and international transport, freight forwarding and shipping arrangements.
• Coordinate imports and exports, ensuring all relevant documentation and customs requirements are met.
• Liaise with hauliers, freight forwarders, couriers and other third-party logistics providers.
• Monitor delivery performance, resolve transport issues and proactively manage delays.
• Review and manage logistics costs, identifying opportunities for efficiencies and savings.
• Ensure compliance with relevant transport, customs and international shipping regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, suppliers and external partners.
• Continuously look for ways to improve logistics processes and operational performance.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a Logistics Management or similar supervisory role.
• Previous experience managing and developing a small team
• Strong knowledge of UK domestic logistics and distribution.
• Experience of international logistics, imports, exports and freight forwarding.
• A good understanding of customs procedures and international shipping documentation.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and make decisions.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
• Confidence dealing with suppliers, transport companies and internal stakeholders.