Logistics Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Logistics Manager. This role focuses on ensuring timely and cost-effective logistics operations, coordinating with various teams and external partners. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and extensive benefits including private medical care and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

36 days holiday

Private medical care

Dental care

4% pension

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of logistics or supply chain experience in food manufacturing or similar.
• Strong understanding of ERP and logistics software.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement logistics strategies for food products.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical

Organizational

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Bachelor’s degree in logistics

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Logistics software (e.g., TMS, WMS)

Job description

Logistics Manager

Alexander Steele is supporting a leading food manufacturing business in Buckinghamshire to appoint a Logistics Planning Manager. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of raw materials and finished goods through the supply chain, maintaining alignment with production schedules and customer demand.

What’s on Offer:

• Paying up to £50,000 (D.O.E) + 10% bonus
• 36 days holiday
• Private medical care/dental care
• 4% pension
• Monday – Friday (flexibility with hours)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement logistics strategies that ensure efficient transportation, warehousing, and distribution of food products.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics with suppliers, warehouses, and transportation providers.
• Collaborate with production planning, procurement, and quality teams to ensure material availability and timely order fulfilment.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and negotiate service contracts.
• Develop contingency plans for disruptions in the supply chain.

Background Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of logistics or supply chain experience in food manufacturing or a similarly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and logistics software (e.g., TMS, WMS).
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

For more information regarding this opportunity contact Lomond MacPherson on:

[e-mail] / 07900416043