Logistics Manager

Overview

As Logistics Manager, you will shape the outbound logistics strategy and lead third-party logistics interactions to ensure smooth material flow from receipt to fit. You will drive performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating across functions to meet production needs and improve KPIs. You’ll lead continuous improvement initiatives, develop team capability, and manage SAP transactions and carrier relationships. This role offers impact by optimizing logistics processes and aligning logistics with the company’s production goals. Join a market-leading manufacturer that values expertise, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• 33 days holiday
• company pension
• onsite gym
• in-house doctor
• dentist and visiting optician

Responsibilities

• Strategic management of outbound logistics and third-party providers
• Oversee end-to-end material flow from receipt to point of fit
• Set, monitor, and improve key KPIs within Materials Department
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in logistics operations
• Develop employees and succession plans to build future capability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve delivery performance
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage commercial and cost optimisation within logistics

Key requirements

• Proven leader and change agent in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of logistics processes and product/material flow
• Experience managing carrier and supplier relationships
• Proactive, collaborative approach with excellent communication
• Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Experience in a leadership role with a track record of delivering results
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP transactions

• leadership
• team development
• communication
• collaboration
• SAP
• Microsoft Office

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