Logistics Performance Manager - Recycle

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

£50,000 per annum plus £5,688 per annum car allowance, bonus and benefits.

Our reputation as the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler speaks for itself. Every day, we serve more than 22,000 customers from 34 distribution centres across the country. Behind every nightly miracle is a team of dedicated people carrying out more roles than you realise – we’re the unseen force that delivers. So when we say we’re excited for what the future holds for our customers and colleagues, you can trust we’re as good as our word.

Responsible for driving operational performance, service delivery and continuous improvement across the Smiths News Recycling business. The role will provide clear accountability for depot performance, collection compliance, customer outcomes and cost efficiency across our network. Working closely with operational teams and wider stakeholders, the successful candidate will use performance data and operational insight to identify service gaps, address root causes and deliver sustainable improvements. Combining practical logistics experience with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, the role will drive operational accountability, improve service reliability and proactively manage performance risks.

Please see attached JD for full job profile.

Going national is not simply about scale; we are securing the future of print media, investing in long-term partnerships, and creating opportunities for our people, customers and stakeholders for years to come. Be part of the journey, join the team!

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance and 5% match pension but you’ll also have access to:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance
• Company bonus
• Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
• 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
• 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

About you

We are looking for an operationally focused individual who combines practical logistics experience with strong analytical and performance management capability.

Essential:

• Proven experience within logistics, distribution, transport, warehousing or waste/recycling operations.
• Experience working across multi-site operational environments, with an 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.

Desirable:

• Experience within recycling, waste management or reverse logistics.
• Experience managing external contractors, carriers or service providers.
• Power BI or similar reporting and visualisation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

A career with us is a career filled with people, pride, and passion. We rely on each other to get the job done, and we deliver what we say we will. Let’s see if we can rely on you, too.