Logistics Manager - Fashion Brand

TRP; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving womenswear fashion brand is looking for a Logistics Manager to oversee and improve logistics operations in the UK and USA. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a knack for problem-solving. This role includes ensuring compliance, managing relationships, and implementing best practice logistics strategies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in logistics with knowledge of HS codes.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics operations and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Negotiate contracts with transportation providers.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Description

A great new opportunity has arisen to join a thriving womenswear fashion brand as a Logistics Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring the right products are delivered to the right locations on time, working closely with teams in the UK & USA.

This role will suit a strong communicator with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role within logistics and/or merchandising, looking to join a fun and friendly team based in East London!

Main responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance. General and task management.
• Plan, manage, and evaluate logistics operations liaising with our Wholesale Team, Stores, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies, and customers.
• Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies, and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance.
• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements.
• Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records agree.
• Check all AWB are correct with weights, HS codes, declared values, etc.
• Work closely with the Wholesale team, Merchandising team, Accounts, and 3PLs in the UK and USA.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all parties involved in the logistics process.
• Ensure all completed orders are dispatched on time.
• Ensure compliance with import/export and customs regulations.

Person specification:

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar role with good knowledge of HS codes and all documentation for compliance for all imports and exports.
• Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.