Role - Logistics Manager
Salary - up to £66,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Location - Boston, Lincolnshire (Hybrid - 3 days in)
Are you ready to take the next step in your logistics career? Our client is a leading company, known for their commitment to sustainability and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic logistics team, drive strategic initiatives, and contribute to an organisation that values continuous improvement and growth. If you are passionate about optimising supply chain operations and enhancing customer satisfaction, this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities for the position of Logistics Manager:
- Lead the transport operations function across the UK, overseeing a team of transport planners and managing relationships with external service providers.
- Optimise warehouse capacity planning to ensure efficient use of space and alignment with inventory plans across various planning horizons.
- Drive cost-to-serve analysis and lead the budgetary planning and forecasting for logistics operations, ensuring cost-effective service delivery.
- Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to track performance, optimise storage layouts, and drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with site operations, customer service, and logistics service providers to enhance customer satisfaction and achieve operational excellence.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to transform warehousing infrastructure and improve logistics processes, supporting the company's strategic growth plans.
Key Experience Required for the position of Logistics Manager:
- Proven experience in supply chain, transport planning, and logistics management, including experience with third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset and experience in capacity planning within the S&OP framework.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
- Proficiency in SAP ERP (or similar) and transport management systems; experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI is desirable.
- Relevant qualifications such as Six Sigma, CILT, CIPS, or APICS are advantageous, but not required.
Benefits:
Our client offers a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package, and the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company that values sustainability, innovation, and employee development. Benefits include an annual bonus, hybrid working options, extensive training and development opportunities, and a comprehensive health and wellness package.
If you are ready to join a company that values your expertise and offers exciting opportunities for growth, apply now or get in touch with us at to learn more!