Logistics Manager

Michael Page; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Logistics Manager to ensure efficient movement of goods in the UK. Responsibilities include managing the logistics team, optimizing transport networks, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a background in logistics for manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in logistics software. This role offers an industry-leading salary and potential for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Industry leading salary

Comprehensive pension scheme

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in logistics supporting a manufacturing operation with UK fulfilment.
• Proven experience managing 3rd party transport providers.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the logistics team for daily operations.
• Review processes and logistics networks to implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Logistics management

Leadership

Data analysis

Tools

Logistics Management System (TMS)

Job description

The Logistics Manager will oversee the efficient movement of goods, ensuring smooth operations supporting UK fulfilment.

Client Details

The company is a reputable organisation within the industrial, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products and services. They are a people first organisation, supporting professional development and a sensible work life balance.

Description

As the Logistics Manager, you will,

• Manage and develop the team to support daily logistics operations, ensuring best in class customer service
• Review the current processes and logistics network, implementing positive changes where appropriate.
• Review the current use of 3PL (transport) providers, focusing on cost, service, and location, to optimise the network
• Support the adoption of the new TMS, removing transactional activity
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Build strong working relationships internally to ensure the organisation meets its objectives

Profile

A successful Logistics Manager should have:

• A strong background in logistics ideally supporting a manufacturing operation with its UK fulfilment
• Proven managing 3rd party transport providers, and tendering
• Strong leadership skills, building high performing teams
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in logistics software (TMS) and data analysis tools.
• Capable of supporting a complex multidrop operation

Job Offer

• Industry leading salary
• Comprehensive pension scheme for long-term financial security.
• Opportunities to work in a well-established organisation in Lincolnshire.
• A permanent position with potential for career growth.
• Supportive work environment with an emphasis on work life balance