Logistics Manager

JR United Kingdom; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer of furniture is seeking a Logistics Manager for their West Yorkshire facility. The role involves managing delivery processes, ensuring compliance, and leading the Goods Out team. Successful candidates will have experience in logistics management, particularly in manufacturing, and a CPC qualification.

Benefits

8% Combined pension

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

On-site parking

Positive workplace culture

Monday to Friday – 08:30am to 16:30pm

Qualifications

• Experience as Logistics Manager or similar in manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing a fleet of drivers and vehicles.
• Demonstrable experience planning operations and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the last mile delivery process across the UK & Europe.
• Plan and optimise fleet utilisation and routing.
• Lead the Goods Out team for accurate dispatch and delivery.

Skills

Logistics Management

Compliance

Fleet Management

Planning Operations

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport Management

Job description

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Logistics Manager required for a Global leading manufacturer of furniture, representing 10 brands sold across 80 countries.

This company employs over 1900 staff globally and are actively searching for a Logistics Manager for their West Yorkshire manufacturing facility.

The successful Logistics Manager will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Halifax, Brighouse, Barnsley, Dewsbury, Leeds and Wakefield.

Key Responsibilities of the Logistics Manager will include:

• Manage the last mile delivery process across the UK & Europe including export logistics and compliance such as documentation, customs clearance, Incoterms and Freight Forwarders
• Work to Delivery On Time In Full (DOTIF) targets delivering improvements to the efficiency and costs
• Plan and optimise fleet utilisation, routing and final mile logistics
• Ensure full legal compliance including Operators Licence management, fleet condition and general Health & Safety standards.
• Lead the Goods Out team to achieve timely, accurate dispatch and delivery operations.
• Manage employed and agency drivers

For the Logistics Manager, we are keen to receive CV’s from candidates who possess:

• Experience as Logistics Manager or similar within a manufacturing environment supplying to international markets
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport Management
• Experience managing Goods Out and a Fleet of Drivers and Vehicles
• Demonstrable experience planning operations and managing teams
• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and vehicle tracking technologies

Salary & Benefits:

• 8% Combined pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• A positive workplace cultured focused around honesty and integrity
• On-site parking
• Monday to Friday – 08:30am to 16:30pm

To apply for this position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information