Successful engineering business require a Logistics & Warehouse Manager. Applicants need experience in a logistics or warehousing role and be familiar with; goods-in, storage, warehouse/stores management, export and shipping duties.
The Logistics & Warehouse Manager will lead a small team and be responsible for the performance of the warehouse and logistics department. This is an exciting, broad and end-to-end role logistics warehousing role encompassing; goods-in, storage, inventory, export and shipping. There is a strong element of compliance related to the outbound logistics, export and shipping activities but this can be learned and training will be provided.
Specific duties of the Logistics & Warehouse Manager include:
- Ensure accurate and traceable goods-in/receipting processes
- Effective and optimal management of inventory in ERP and be responsible for all movements
- Drive a culture of continuous and process improvement across the logistics and warehouse function
- Supervise, lead and develop logistics and warehouse staff
- Fully understand current compliance landscape in regards to US and UK export controls/processes
- Ensure compliant despatch/shipping, export and outbound logistical movements of products
- Reporting and KPI monitoring activities on behalf of the Operations Team
Logistics & Warehouse Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Previous experience in a logistics, warehousing, shipping or stores leadership role
- Experience in inventory control or stock control activities and appreciation of LEAN methodologies
- Previous exposure to an engineering or regulated industry; aerospace, defence, food, medical, pharma etc. would be advantageous but not essential
- Experience with MRP or ERP systems
- Understanding of outbound logistics, shipping and exporting goods
- Able to support projects and improve processes within logistics and warehouse setting