Logistics Manager

Driver Hire Borders; Coalville; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Coalville seeks an experienced Logistics Manager for a 3-month full-time contract. Key responsibilities include managing transport operations, overseeing stock levels, and coordinating with suppliers, ensuring smooth logistics operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in logistics management and be confident in using Microsoft Dynamics 365, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Proven logistics/warehouse management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience managing teams and external logistics providers.
• Confident using Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams across transport, loading, and materials.
• Oversee stock levels, delivery schedules, and supplier coordination.
• Control logistics costs and ensure efficient, safe operations.

Skills

Logistics management

Team management

Communication

Process training

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Logistics Manager - Contract
Location: Coalville
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pro rata
Hours: Monday to Friday only (no weekends)
Contract: Full-time, 3-month contract
Start: ASAP

A manufacturing company in Coalville is looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to join on a short-term basis. You'll be responsible for managing warehouse and transport operations, leading a team, and keeping things running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage teams across transport, loading, and materials

• Oversee stock levels, delivery schedules, and supplier coordination

• Control logistics costs and ensure efficient, safe operations

• Maintain accurate stock records in Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Enforce Health & Safety processes and documentation

• Support logistics strategy and process improvements

• Liaise with 3PLs and handle supplier performance

What You Need:

• Proven logistics/warehouse management experience in manufacturing

• Experience managing teams and external logistics providers

• Confident using Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Able to document and deliver process training

• Organised, proactive, and commercially aware

• Strong communication skills and a hands-on attitude

• Values-driven: integrity, quality, professionalism

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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