Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: WD18 Holywell Hertfordshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Logistics Manager
Are you a Logistics Manager with a passion for driving efficient, customer-focused supply chain operations in a global organisation? Do you have strong experience across inventory control, transport, distribution, and international logistics, with the leadership skills to optimise end-to-end logistics performance?
Our exclusive client, a growing global technology manufacturing organisation, is looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to take ownership of their UK-based stores, dispatch, and logistics operations. You will play a key role in ensuring products move efficiently across multiple locations, inventory is well controlled and optimised, and third-party logistics partners deliver to the highest standards. Working closely with Supply Chain, Operations, R&D, customers, and logistics providers, you will help support global operations during an exciting period of growth.
Key Responsibilities of the Logistics Manager:
* Oversee the day-to-day management of UK-based stores, dispatch, and logistics operations.
* Manage the internal and external flow of materials across the supply chain.
* Ensure robust inventory controls are in place to optimise stock levels and support high levels of customer satisfaction.
* Implement and improve logistics policies, processes, data analytics, and performance metrics.
* Ensure the logistics function is proactive in supporting excellent customer service levels.
* Manage compliance with key customer packaging and distribution requirements.
* Develop and maintain tools and processes to support effective stock management.
* Control third-party logistics relationships and associated costs across the global supply chain.
* Align and optimise IT systems across group inventory and 3PL partners.
* Negotiate and manage transport agreements with carriers and logistics providers.
* Ensure compliance with customs regulations and documentation for international shipments.
* Oversee import/export activities and maintain trade compliance requirements.
* Ensure forecasting is aligned with group processes and engage effectively with relevant stakeholders.
Required experience for the Logistics Manager:
* Proven experience managing end-to-end supply chain processes and logistics disciplines.
* Proven exerience with Incoterms.
* Strong knowledge of fulfilment functions and parcel delivery networks.
* Awareness of international shipping requirements and Incoterms.
* Experience working with MRP and ERP systems.
* Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders across all levels of the business and external partners.
* Self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.
* A proactive, can-do attitude with a focus on delivering results at pace.
* A relevant business qualification, such as a postgraduate degree in Supply Chain Management or similar.
* Flexibility around working hours and locations when required.
* Willingness to travel internationally, at times extensively.
Location: Watford
Work Schedule: Full-time, flexitime policy in place
If you are a driven logistics professional with a passion for operational excellence, global supply chain management, and delivering high levels of customer satisfaction, apply today