Logistics Manager

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Rocester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

In-house doctor

Dentist

Visiting optician

ULEV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

33 days' holiday

Company pension

JCB Rewards Hub discounts

Job summary

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to shape the future of outbound logistics, overseeing strategy and third‑party providers to ensure materials flow supports production.

You will lead KPI development, drive continuous improvement, develop people, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. The role offers a dynamic manufacturing environment and opportunities to optimise costs and service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading logistics in manufacturing.
• Strong carrier and supplier management.
• Proven cost optimisation experience.
• Experience with SAP transactions.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead outbound logistics strategy and management.
• Oversee third-party logistics providers.
• Manage materials flow from receipt to fit.
• Set and monitor KPIs for the Materials Department.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery targets.
• Develop employees and succession plans to build future capability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

About the role:

We're looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to take a leading role in shaping the future of our outbound logistics function.

In this role, you'll be responsible for the strategy and management of our outbound solution, including the management of third‑party logistics providers and SAP transactions. You'll oversee all physical logistics operations from material receipt through to point of fit, ensuring materials flow efficiently and effectively to support production requirements.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Strong Carrier & Supplier Management
• Commercial & Cost Optimisation Mindset
• Supply Chain Knowledge
• Effective Communication
• Problem-Solving Ability
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Improvement Focus
• Technical Skills proficiency with Microsoft Office tool
• Driving Continuous Improvement activities and initiatives.
• Developing employees and succession plans to build future capability.
• Setting, monitoring and improving key business KPIs within the Materials Department.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to achieve delivery performance.

This will be suited to you if…

• You are a proven leader and change agent who thrives on delivering positive results in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• You have a strong understanding of logistics processes.
• You have experience managing and controlling product and material flows.
• You have a passion for teamwork with a collaborative and proactive approach.
• You have strong leadership skills and a positive, can‑do mentality.
• You have excellent organisational, communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• You have experience in a similar leadership role.

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you'll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team's interview followed by an in‑person interview. We'll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don't just get a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday and access to our company pension-you can also use our onsite gym, in‑house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there's the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There's our Cycle to Work Scheme.

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