Logistics Performance Manager – Data-Driven Optimizer

Smiths News plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance £5,688 p.a.

Company bonus

Health cash plan

25 days holiday

Life assurance 4x

Pension match 5%

Sharesave

Cycle to work

Private medical insurance

Colleague assistance

Referral scheme

Job summary

Smiths News plc is seeking an operationally focused logistics professional to drive performance, service delivery and cost efficiency across its recycling network. You will analyse performance data, address root causes and push continuous improvement across multiple depots.

The role requires strong Excel skills, KPI reporting experience and excellent stakeholder management to ensure debris-free performance and robust collections. A UK-wide footprint is involved.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within logistics, distribution, transport, warehousing or waste/recycling operations.
• Experience working across multi-site operational environments, with understanding of depot operations, collections and service delivery.
• Demonstrable experience managing operational performance against KPIs and driving measurable improvements.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interrogate data, identify root causes and translate insight into operational action.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience developing KPI reporting, dashboards and performance trackers.
• Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and hold operational teams accountable.
• Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of service, productivity, quality and cost.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational performance, service delivery and continuous improvement across the Recycling business.
• Provide accountability for depot performance, collection compliance, customer outcomes and cost efficiency.
• Use performance data and insights to identify gaps, address root causes and deliver improvements.
• Collaborate with operational teams and stakeholders to manage risks and improve service reliability.

Skills

Logistics operations

Multi-site operations

KPI management

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Cost awareness

Tools

Power BI

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Smiths News plc is seeking an operationally focused logistics professional to drive performance, service delivery and cost efficiency across its recycling network. You will analyse performance data, address root causes and push continuous improvement across multiple depots.

The role requires strong Excel skills, KPI reporting experience and excellent stakeholder management to ensure debris-free performance and robust collections. A UK-wide footprint is involved.