Logistics Manager

The Compleat Food Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the food industry as a Logistics Manager at their Milton Keynes site. You will manage logistics operations to ensure efficient delivery, maintain KPIs, and develop your team. This role demands strong leadership and problem-solving skills, ideal for those wanting to make a real impact.

Benefits

Employee Volunteering Days

Online and High-street retailer discount

Employee well-being support

Charity Initiatives

Access to Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics management, supply chain warehouse and transport.
• FMCG background.
• Budget control and cost reduction plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead despatch and warehouse operation to support delivery of customer orders.
• Maintain KPI metrics for analysis and improvement.
• Manage relationship with third party logistic providers.

Skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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Join Our Supply Chain Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Logistics Manager to join our brilliant Supply Chain team!

Based at our production site in Milton Keynes, you will manage the storage, picking and distribution of finished goods, delivering against KPI targets within budget.

At The Compleat Food Group we never just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone. Our aim is to delight our customers and consumers every day, creating the best possible foods for shoppers needs and budgets.

Our ability to drive category growth for our customers is through our focus on understanding our consumers and our relentless pursuit of innovation – we have the courage to think differently and challenge the status quo.

We work at the correct pace to make clear decisions and deliver on our commitments on time every time. Quality is at the heart of everything we do, always. We take in pride in everything we produce.

We value everybody who works in our organisation. Everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to thrive and develop. Together we will become number one for culture.

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: Monday- Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

Your Duties Will Include:

• Lead despatch and warehouse operation to support the business in delivering customer orders.
• Maintain KPI metrics to analyse and implement improvements.
• Manage time and resources across production facilities, ensuring performance is undisrupted.
• Stock accuracy and reconciliation for on and off-site locations.
• Co-ordinate transport and cold storage providers to meet business needs.
• Liaise with Planning teams to manage requirements including labour, equipment, freeze capacity
• Manage relationship with third party logistic providers, dealing with day-to-day escalation, longer term demand forecasting, and performance.
• Ordering, scheduling and stock taking of returnable equipment, considering peak season and freezer program.
• Delivery discrepancy investigation and debit note reduction plan.
• Control budgeted spend and deviation forecast whilst finding ways to reduce cost.
• Overtime management and reduction plan.
• Motivate and train workforce whilst identifying talent to develop.
• Promote GMP and Health and Safety across the site, ensuring integrity and food safety.
• Maintain full traceability of finished goods and ensure always audit ready.
• Deputise for Supply Chain Manager during periods of absence and annual leave

Experience:

• Previous experience in logistics management, supply chain warehouse and transport
• FMCG background
• Budget control and cost reduction plans

Key Skills:

• Problem solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills to develop and drive team.
• Understands key performance metrics to drive improvement.

Qualities

• Self-motivated
• Enthusiasm to learn and grow.
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure

Benefits to Include:

• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme and well-being portal
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.

Recruitment Agencies We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.