Warehouse and Logistics Manager - Leading UK FMCG Business - Great opportunity to be part of a major growth journey
Client Details
I am delighted to have exclusively partnered with a client who are an exciting in house, FMCG business who are rapidly expanding.
Supporting their search for a Warehouse and Logistics Manager, operating one of their key sites in the UK.
A very exciting time to join this exciting, innovative business who are leaders in their market as they embark on a major period or growth and change.
This role will give the successful candidate a chance to truly flourish within a challenging, demanding, but rewarding environment with lots of room to progress along the way.
Description
The Warehouse and Logistics Manager role will require the individual to:
- Report to the Supply Chain Director.
- Be directly responsible for management of warehouse and in-bound/out-bound logistics activity originating from site in Oxfordshire, as well as supporting the development of distribution activities across the business more widely.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement.
- Partner with internal planning, commercial, operational, and technical colleagues; and build strong contacts with 3rd party providers to identify and leverage opportunities for advantaged performance and relationships.
- Ensure that robust stock management processes are in place. Continuously evaluate the optimum levels of stock necessary to maximise stock-turns, availability, and cash-flow in collaboration with Planning teams.
- Ensure the Company's Operator Licence is always maintained efficiently and accurately.
- Work with the wider business team and external suppliers to identify gaps in current systems and procedures; and implement improved management systems without unplanned disruption to day-to-day activities
- Commutable to Oxfordshire.
This role would suit a candidate that has worked in a; Logistics Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager position previously.
Profile
The successful candidate for the Warehouse and Logistics Manager role will have the following skills and experiences:
- A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential
- Have vast experience in a FMCG type environment - Essential
- Educated to a degree level or 10 years equivalent experience. -Essential
- CPC, IOSH/NEBOSH, Lean Six Sigma, Prince qualified - Desirable
- Familiarity with problem-solving, lean thinking and lean manufacturing techniques - Essential
- Be results driven and commercially minded - Essential
- Be commutable to Oxfordshire.
Job Offer
This role offers:
- Salary - £60,000 - £65,000
- 10% company pension contribution
- Holidays - 26+8 Holidays
- Discretionary company performance bonus
- Plus additional company benefits