Job Details
Logistics Manager
Sector:Procurement & Supply Chain
Region : North West England
Location: Kendal
Salary: £40,000
Job Ref.: 46233824
Job Information
Job Purpose:• To manage the people & processes related to distribution including, HGV & FLT fleet, garage, & external providers in order to gain the most optimised output balancing cost & service.
• To manage people & processes related to export freight including external partners in order to gain the most optimised use whilst balancing cost & service.
• To manage people & processes related to the flow of product from machine production to finish goods storage including:
• The movement & storage of product in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
• Optimise usage of internal & external warehousing facilities, both UK & overseas.
• Ensuring accurate physical to digital reconciliation of all product stock records.
• Responsible for direct supervision, training, safety performance, product quality, cost control, employee communications, employee morale and productivity related to above.
• Analyse data & produce information, outlining risks & opportunities on which sound strategic business decisions can be made in relation to the above.
Key Accountabilities:
Strategy and Development
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
Technical Skills:
Requires an understanding of their own job including:
• Transport regulations both UK & Export
• Tools and techniques for storage & stock control management & how this is applied.
• Export freight rules & regulations including INCO terms
• Safety knowledge and skills to NEBOSH certificate standard
• Year-end stock taking & auditing processes
• Quality procedures, specifications and product attributes
• The application of environmental and quality standards
• Knowledge of theory and practise of stock control & stock management
• Knowledge of theory and practise of Business Improvement Techniques
• Project management and planning skills.
• Knowledge and expertise in the legislative requirements affecting their areas of work. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Legislation that applies to items of equipment and/or a working situation
• Health and safety requirements for both equipment and resources
• Environmental legislation and impact minimisation and
Apply now for an early interview and a consultant from Cameron James will be in contact ASAP.