Logistics Manager

BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is seeking a Logistics Manager to drive efficiency improvements across the supply chain. The role involves analyzing opportunities, managing projects, and collaborating with internal teams. A strong background in logistics management and leadership skills is essential for success. Enjoy a competitive car allowance and bonus opportunities while contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Car allowance GBP8,400

Bonus up to 20%

Stakeholder pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Dental & hospital cash plans

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Logistics Manager or similar role (5+ years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, transportation, and warehouse management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and identify opportunities within the supply chain for efficiency improvements.
• Develop optimal ways of working with Supply Chain teams.
• Own planning, implementation, and tracking of project workstreams.
• Maintain project schedule ensuring on-time delivery.

Skills

Logistics management

Supply chain knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Logistics software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We\'re proud to offer you a career with real scope for development. To reward your hard work and ambition as a talented Logistics Manager with plenty of support and opportunity. And empower you to drive your own success and create a career you can be proud of too. In this busy and exciting role, you will take ownership of a portfolio of supply chain projects delivering quantifiable and sustainable efficiency improvements and cost savings across the end-to-end supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Strategy - Analyse and identify opportunities within the supply chain to deliver improvements to systems, processes and ways of working in order to realise efficiency and commercial benefits
• Ways of Working - Develop and shape optimal ways of working with Supply Chain and Warehousing & Distribution Teams to ensure alignment of business priorities and targets
• Accountability - Ownership of the planning, implementation and tracking of project workstreams from conception to completion
• Delivery - Maintain and manage a detailed project schedule and workplan, ensuring all projects are delivered on-time, within budget and in-scope
• Relationship Management - Nurture effective working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders integral to successful project delivery
• Cross Discipline Collaboration - Drive collaborative ways of working with site and central teams to secure engagement and continued support of workstreams
• Communication - Provide insightful project updates on a consistent and regular basis to all key stakeholders and business forums

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Logistics Manager or in a similar role (5+ years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, transportation, and warehouse management.
• Proficient in logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

You'll enjoy

• Car allowance GBP8,400
• Bonus up to 20%
• A stakeholder pension scheme
• Personal accident Insurance
• Free independent mortgage advice
• Employee assistance programme
• A range of voluntary benefits
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Additional life assurance
• Dental & hospital cash plans
• Discounted tutoring for children
• Access to financial learning tools
• Affordable loans via your salary
• Proud to be and loyal service awards.

Proud to be Bakkavor. We\'re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We\'re proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury\'s and Waitrose. We\'re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!