Logistics Manager

• Location

  Staffordshire

• Sector:

  Rail

• Job type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  Salary to be discussed upon application

• Contact:

  Adam Marriott

• Contact email:

  Adam.Marriott@txmrecruit.co.uk

• Contact phone:

  1332974922

• Job ref:

  BH-84218

• Published:

  1 day ago

• Expiry date:

  2025-05-23

• Start date:

  2025-04-22

• Consultant:

  Adam Marriott

We have a new permanent opportunity as a Logistics Manager based in Tamworth to work for a key engineering client of ours.

As a Logistics Manager, you will work Monday to Thursday 06:45 – 16:45 and be on a competitive salary.

Core Responsibilities for a Logistics Manager:

• Oversee daily logistics operations to maximize efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Ensure handover information is communicated to peers and production management.
• Ensure unavailable Inventory for Kitting is escalated for expediting, and ensure suitable special arrangements have been made for receipt.
• Manage Inventory Control, through actively engaging in data capturing, audits, physical inventory, cycle counting, non-conformance, and slow-moving obsolescence material flow processes.
• Ensure cost-effective movement, storage & processing of inventory, by analyzing and refining procedures to streamline processes & meet internal customer (manufacturing) & external customer demands.
• Ensure 5S audits and improvement activities are carried out.
• Ensure inventory & team compliance with Legislation, Guidance Notes, and Health & Safety Policies.

Experience for a Logistics Manager:

• Manufacturing Inventory Management
• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate 5S in the workplace.
• Basic PC Literacy skills – Microsoft Office
• An appreciation for hazard awareness (future scope for risk assessment training)
• An ability to work in a team/group environment
• Advantageous: Have completed a Train the Trainer or similar course
• Advantageous: Understand problem-solving tools and techniques i.e. 8D Problem solving tools.
• Advantageous: Working knowledge of business quality management system or similar.

If you are in the logistics, materials, and stores environment and looking for your next exciting opportunity, contact me now to discuss further.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.