Logistics Manager

E3 Recruitment; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in furniture manufacturing is seeking a Logistics Manager for their West Yorkshire facility. The successful candidate will oversee last-mile delivery processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency while managing a team of drivers and optimizing logistics operations.

Benefits

8% Combined pension

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience as Logistics Manager in manufacturing environments.
• Active National & International CPC Licence required.
• Demonstrable experience in planning operations and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage last mile delivery processes in the UK & Europe.
• Ensure legal compliance including Operators Licence management.
• Lead the Goods Out team for accurate dispatch and delivery.

Skills

Logistics Management

Compliance Management

Team Leadership

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Tools

Vehicle Tracking Technologies

Job description

Logistics Manager required for a Global leading manufacturer of furniture, representing 10 brands sold across 80 countries.

This company employs over 1900 staff globally and are actively searching for a Logistics Manager for their West Yorkshire manufacturing facility.

The successful Logistics Manager will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Halifax, Brighouse, Barnsley, Dewsbury, Leeds and Wakefield.

Key Responsibilities of the Logistics Manager will include:

• Manage the last mile delivery process across the UK & Europe including export logistics and compliance such as documentation, customs clearance, Incoterms and Freight Forwarders
• Work to Delivery On Time In Full (DOTIF) targets delivering improvements to the efficiency and costs
• Plan and optimise fleet utilisation, routing and final mile logistics
• Ensure full legal compliance including Operators Licence management, fleet condition and general Health & Safety standards.
• Lead the Goods Out team to achieve timely, accurate dispatch and delivery operations.
• Manage employed and agency drivers

For the Logistics Manager, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess:

• Experience as Logistics Manager or similar within a manufacturing environment supplying to international markets
• Must have an active National & International CPC Licence
• Experience managing Goods Out and a Fleet of Drivers and Vehicles
• Demonstrable experience planning operations and managing teams
• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and vehicle tracking technologies

Salary & Benefits:

• £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
• 8% Combined pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• A positive workplace cultured focused around honesty and integrity
• On-site parking
• Monday to Friday - 08:30am to 16:30pm

To apply for this position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV.Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.