Logistics Manager

Inspiration Healthcare Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a proactive Logistics Manager to ensure the efficient and timely transport of goods. This role focuses on optimizing supply chain performance, managing relationships with transport companies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving and negotiation skills, with a keen eye for detail and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented with experience in logistics.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage transportation costs.
• Experience in communication with suppliers and transport companies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport of goods to meet customer needs.
• Create logistics policies to enhance performance.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations.

Skills

Logistics management

Cost optimization

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Job description

Job Purpose (Role Definition):

We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Logistics Manager to coordinate the timely and efficient transport of goods to customers and from suppliers. This role is central to ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly, meeting customer expectations while optimizing costs and lead times.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance
• Plan, book, and monitor transportation for outbound deliveries to customers and inbound shipments from suppliers.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods domestically and internationally.
• Communicate daily with transport companies, suppliers, customers and internal teams to confirm schedules, resolve delays, and adjust logistics plans as needed.
• Negotiate transport rates and maintain positive relationships with carriers and freight forwarders.
• Track shipments and proactively manage exceptions to avoid disruptions.
• Coordinate with warehouse, service, manufacturing, supply chain and customer experience teams to ensure readiness for dispatch and receipt.
• Maintain accurate transport records and generate logistics performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations, customs requirements, and company policies.
• Continuously seek ways to reduce transport costs and improve delivery performance.

Management Responsibilities:

None