Logistics Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Logistics Operation Manager, where you will play a vital role in optimizing logistics processes and ensuring compliance with customs regulations. This hybrid role based in Coventry offers the chance to be part of a rapidly scaling organization backed by a multinational corporation. You will lead logistics management, freight negotiations, and customs compliance, driving operational excellence and innovation in the supply chain. With a competitive benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the battery manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Bonus

Enhanced Parental Leave

Cash Allowance for Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain operations and logistics management.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics activities for optimal efficiency.
• Lead customs clearance processes ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Logistics Operations

Customs Compliance

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Who we are…

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop, and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors.

We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands, and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Somerset. We are looking to complement, scale, and grow our R&D facilities in Abingdon and Coventry with the brightest minds from within the battery and EV sector.

Our battery technology roadmap is based on a foundation of world-class solutions for multiple applications. Collaborating with our technical partners, we are industrialising best-in-class high-energy density and long-lasting battery cells. We are also committed to developing the next generation of battery technologies.

Can you help pioneer innovative battery solutions of the future?

We are recruiting an experienced Logistics Operation Manager to play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing inbound and outbound logistics processes, freight management, and customs operations. Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring the seamless flow of goods, efficient transportation, and compliance with customs and regulatory regulations. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong operational expertise, and effective team management skills to drive the success of supply chain operations.

This is a hybrid working role based in our Coventry office.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Logistics Management

• Oversee and coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities, including transportation, distribution, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate order processing, fulfilment, and delivery to meet customer demands.
• Monitor transportation routes, modes, and carriers to optimize cost efficiency and delivery timelines.

1. Freight Management

• Manage and negotiate contracts with freight carriers, forwarders, and other logistics partners to ensure competitive rates and reliable services.
• Plan and coordinate the movement of goods, including route planning, scheduling, and tracking shipments to ensure on-time deliveries.

1. Customs and Regulatory Compliance

• Lead customs clearance processes, ensuring adherence to all relevant customs regulations, import/export laws, and trade compliance standards.
• Prepare and review customs documentation, including invoices, bills of lading, and certificates of origin, to ensure accuracy and compliance.

1. Risk Management

• Identify potential risks in the supply chain, such as transportation delays, customs issues, and regulatory changes, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or engineering.
• Proven experience in supply chain operations, logistics, and customs management.
• Proficient in Supply Chain systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Lists).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Problem-solving and a proactive approach to addressing supply chain challenges.
• Project management skills to lead process improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence.
• Expertise in logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution strategies.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills with third-party transport and logistics providers.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to think strategically while focusing on day-to-day operations.

What you’ll get…

As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, a car allowance, a company bonus, an enhanced parental leave policy, and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support.

You’ll work in a rapidly scaling environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation Tata Sons, helping to build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organization.

Agratas is a place to be authentically you.

At Agratas, we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end, we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce that respects each individual’s uniqueness. We warmly welcome applicants from any gender, sexuality, and ability. If you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed or require reasonable adjustments, please inform our Talent Acquisition team.