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.