£40K/yr
Leeds, England
Permanent, Variable

Logistics Manager

Posted by Grafton Recruitment.

Logistics Manager
Salary: £44k
Remote (one day per month in the office in Yorkshire)

BENEFITS:

  • Up to £40,000 basic salary + 10% yearly bonus
  • 30 days holidays + Bank Holidays
  • Remote working
  • Flexible hours from 7am to 6pm
  • Discount of products
  • Healthcare services

Grafton Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with an established, global business to recruit a Logistics Manager. As a Logistics Manager, you will take responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the company's inbound and outbound logistics operation.
The Role:
Some of your responsibilities as a Logistics Manager are listed below:

  • Maintain excellent collaborative relationships with all key internal stakeholders.
  • Liaise with key transport and logistics providers to maintain an effective and timely Supply Chain to meets business and customer needs.
  • Provide functional and business process expertise in Logistics with focus on Freight/Transport Management, within the EMEA area.
  • Investigate and resolve any shipping or freight issues arising.
  • Set-up, monitor & report on KPIs of Freight forwarders & Logistics Carriers
  • Meet with freight and transport providers on a quarterly basis to ensure SLA's are met and review/resolve any operational issues and any market changes.
  • Reconciling and verifying the receipt of documents including Invoices, Proof of Export and relevant Import documentation.
  • Manage Logistics channel contracts and deliver effective long-term price controls.
  • Monitor and maintain up to date rates in D365 and SMARTFREIGHT.
  • Liaise with Warehouse Managers and Freight Forwarders to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of goods into the warehouse.
  • Ensure correct Insurance Policies are in place following company guidelines.
  • Communicate with Customers and assist in the delivery of Export Shipments.
  • Managing imports by various logistical methods.
  • Using customer portals and online management tools to ensure on time, in full delivery of goods in compliance with customer requirements and SLA targets.
  • Create and provide effective monthly reports on service levels.
  • Provide support and any assistance required to colleagues within the Supply Chain Operations.

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Logistics Manager will:

  • Provide at least 4 years' experience working in a fast-paced logistics environment.
  • Ability to working under pressure and to make logical and evidence-based decisions
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills
  • Previous customer management experience
  • Familiar with ERP systems
  • English and Maths qualifications to GCSE level
  • High level of interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills with great attention to the details
  • Strong business understanding and commercial mind-set
  • Ability to work alone or as part of a team
  • Professional qualifications from the Logistics, Transportation or Import/Export field.
  • European language skills will be desirable

If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly by clicking the link or contact Naomi Coates on

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