Logistic Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Manchester

Salary: upto £55,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Impressive - Quarterly profit‑sharing incentives, 25 days holiday + BH, company pension

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Type: Permanent

Reporting to: Head of Supply Chain

• Leading the procurement of raw materials, goods, and services, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and lead‑time requirements.
• Overseeing inbound logistics; including negotiation and management of freight providers etc.
• Managing supplier performance measurement and improvement plans.
• Direct stock management/MRP planning to optimise inventory levels and support production.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant trade and customs regulations for inbound shipments.
• Driving improvements in the forecasting process that benefit the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the Purchasing Department.
• Place and track purchase orders with CS (India).
• Confirming deliveries, schedules, and supply requirements for CS in India.
• Providing accurate data for quarterly business reviews.
• Monitoring supplier performance and escalating issues as required.
• Ensuring all purchasing activity meets quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Translating departmental strategy into clear procurement and inbound logistics plans and objectives.
• Implementing processes and reporting mechanisms that track delivery of departmental initiatives (KPI's).
• Identifying market trends, supply chain risks, and opportunities to improve competitiveness.
• Ensuring sourcing strategies incorporate contingency planning to maintain business continuity.
• Developing and maintaining strong partnerships with strategic suppliers to secure quality and supply reliability.
• Representing the company in supplier negotiations, ensuring competitive cost, quality, and terms.
• Building collaborative relationships with internal departments to align supply with operational and strategic needs.
• Playing a key supporting role in developing the toll manufacture relationship with CS to meet the Company’s needs.
• Collaborating with internal teams (e.g., Commercial, Production, QC, Quality and Finance) to align purchasing and logistics with operational needs.

• Will have proved procurement and inbound logistics management experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Proven track record in supplier relationship management, negotiation, and contract management.
• Knowledge of MRP systems and inventory optimisation.
• Strong understanding of international trade compliance and inbound freight processes.
• Demonstrable leadership and team management capability.
• Experience managing budgets, cost control, and procurement KPIs.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to optimise supply chain efficiency.
• Ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and logistics processes.
• The ideal applicant will have worked in a Chemical manufacturing setting (COMAH knowledge), not essential but preferred.
• The ideal applicant will have experience in risk management too (again not essential).