Logistics Manager: Lead Warehouse & Delivery Ops

CIPS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Career development

Collaborative environment

Industry-leading employer

Job summary

The Whittan Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead the warehouse, goods-in, dispatch operations and transport coordination. You will drive inventory accuracy, KPI performance, and health and safety standards on site.

Collaborating with Production, Planning, Procurement and Customer Service, you will optimise logistics processes, develop teams, and ensure reliable service to customers while supporting manufacturing performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing logistics, warehouse, or distribution operations.
• Experience leading teams within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating transport and customer deliveries.
• Experience working with ERP or Warehouse Management Systems.
• Excellent communication and people management abilities.
• Health and Safety training appropriate to the role.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day warehouse, goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch operations.
• Ensuring materials and finished goods are handled, stored, and moved efficiently.
• Coordinating transport providers to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and stock control processes.
• Working closely with Production, Planning, Procurement, and Customer Service teams.
• Monitoring logistics KPIs, budgets, productivity, and service performance.
• Leading, developing, and motivating warehouse and logistics personnel.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations.
• Promoting and maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Health and safety

Education

Logistics/Supply Chain qualification

Tools

ERP/WMS

Job description

The Whittan Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead the warehouse, goods-in, dispatch operations and transport coordination. You will drive inventory accuracy, KPI performance, and health and safety standards on site.

Collaborating with Production, Planning, Procurement and Customer Service, you will optimise logistics processes, develop teams, and ensure reliable service to customers while supporting manufacturing performance and continuous improvement.