1. Competitive Salary up to £45,000
2. Experience managing 3PL performance and freight forwarder relationships
About Our Client
The company is a market leader, recognized for innovation, quality, and reliability. With ambitious plans to expand into global consumer electronics markets, they seek a strategic, hands-on Logistics & Supply Chain Executive to own the day to day flow of inventory and freight across the UK.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:* 3PL Relationship (Dubai): Act as the first point of contact for our Dubai 3PL; oversee SLAs, inbound/outbound accuracy, stock integrity, and issue resolution.* Stakeholder Management (Dubai): Work directly with the MD in Dubai to capture requirements, plan operational cadence, and deliver service levels.* Inventory Management (company owned stock): Maintain accurate inventory levels; lead cycle counts/reconciliations; own inventory reporting (weekly/monthly dashboards, variance analysis, ageing/slow movers).* Middle East Logistics: Manage end to end air and ocean freight shipments into the Middle East, ensuring compliance with documentation, Incoterms, customs, and local regulations.* UK Outbound (D2C & B2B): Review and propose carrier options and service levels for UK D2C (cost, transit time, delivery performance, customer experience); run RFPs and rate negotiations.* Freight Forecasting: Build and maintain a rolling freight forecast aligned to demand, supply, and promotional activity; communicate capacity needs to forwarders and 3PLs.* China → UK Inbound: Consolidate, plan, and book shipments from China to the UK (FCL/LCL/air); manage documentation, milestones, and exceptions.* Airfreight Quotations & Management: Source, compare, and award airfreight quotes; monitor performance vs. quoted transit and cost; escalate delays proactively.* Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements across carrier mix, and documentation accuracy to reduce cost and elevate service.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Logistics & Supply Chain Executive should have:* Logistics Expertise: Proven experience coordinating air and ocean freight, ideally into the Middle East (customs, documentation, free zones, and regional delivery nuances).* Inventory Control & Reporting: Strong grasp of stock accuracy, reconciliations, and root cause analysis; confidence creating and presenting inventory and KPI dashboards.* Freight Operations: Skilled in shipment consolidation, carrier booking, Incoterms, and milestone management from origin to final mile; comfortable running RFPs and rate comparisons.* Analytical & Commercial: Advanced Excel/Sheets skills (lookups, pivots), data driven decision making, and a track record of identifying and delivering cost down initiatives.* Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Clear communicator who can influence and build productive relationships with 3PLs, forwarders, and internal teams (including senior stakeholders).* Problem Solving & Ownership: Proactive, organised, and calm under pressure; able to manage exceptions and competing deadlines across multiple lanes and time zones.* Compliance & Documentation: Working knowledge of customs, export/import paperwork, commercial invoices, packing lists, HS codes, and trade terms.* Systems: Familiarity with WMS/TMS, carrier portals, and MS Office/Google Workspace; bonus for Power BI/Tableau exposure.Qualifications & Experience:* 5+ years in logistics/supply chain, ideally with both UK outbound (D2C and B2B) and international inbound (China → UK / China → Dubai) exposure.* Experience managing 3PL performance and freight forwarder relationships.* Formal supply chain/logistics qualification desirable but not essential.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £45000.* Permanent position with growth opportunities.* A supportive and inclusive company culture.* Opportunities to work on innovative projects.* Comprehensive benefits package.If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Logistics & Supply Chain Executive, we encourage you to apply today!