Logistics Manager

Associ8 Solutions Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training & development

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Associ8 Solutions Ltd. is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead a fast-paced distribution and warehousing operation in a food manufacturing setting. You will oversee warehousing, transport, inventory and continuous improvement while delivering OTIF performance and cost efficiency.

You will manage large teams, liaise with production and planning, and drive KPI reporting to sustain operational excellence across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in logistics leadership roles within manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Experience with warehousing, dispatch and transport operations.
• Strong knowledge of OTIF delivery, KPI reporting and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse, dispatch and transport activities.
• Lead and develop logistics and warehouse teams to targets.
• Ensure customer orders are delivered on time and in full (OTIF).
• Drive improvements in service levels, stock accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage third-party logistics providers and transport partners.
• Monitor and control logistics budgets and costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and transport regulations.
• Develop and report on key logistics KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across logistics operations.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Supply Chain and Customer teams for seamless operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cost control

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Food industry knowledge

Job description

Are you an experienced Logistics Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a fast-paced distribution and warehousing operation within a successful food manufacturing business?

We're seeking a driven and commercially minded Logistics Manager to oversee the end-to-end logistics function, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time whilst maintaining the highest standards of service, compliance and operational excellence.

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for warehousing, transport, inventory management and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

The Role

As Logistics Manager, you will lead the logistics operation, ensuring customer requirements are met while driving efficiency, productivity and cost control throughout the network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing all warehouse, dispatch and transport activities
• Leading and developing logistics and warehouse teams to achieve operational targets
• Ensuring customer orders are delivered on time and in full (OTIF)
• Driving improvements in service levels, stock accuracy and operational efficiency
• Managing third-party logistics providers and transport partners
• Monitoring and controlling logistics budgets and costs
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety and transport regulations
• Developing and reporting on key logistics KPIs
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across logistics operations
• Collaborating with Production, Planning, Supply Chain and Customer teams to ensure seamless operations

About You

We're looking for a highly organised logistics professional who thrives in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Logistics Manager, Warehouse Manager, Distribution Manager or Supply Chain leadership role
• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similarly fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of warehousing, transport and distribution operations
• Experience managing large teams and driving performance
• Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of food industry compliance, health & safety and quality standards
• A track record of delivering operational improvements and cost-saving initiatives

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business
• A highly visible leadership role with genuine influence across the operation
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing investment in training and development
• Clear opportunities for progression

If you're a Logistics Manager who can balance operational excellence with strong people leadership and commercial awareness, we'd love to hear from you.