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For over 50 years, Tornado has led the way in quality fencing across the agricultural, equestrian, forestry, and infrastructure sectors. Born from a fencing contracting business, we bring a unique understanding of fencing performance. Our commitment to quality, teamwork, integrity, and innovation continues to drive our evolution and dedication to sustainable practices.
Our Core Values –
* Quality is king: Everything we make and do is built to stand the test of time. From the durability of our products to our unbeatable customer service, only the best is good enough.
* Do the right thing: We treat everyone right, build genuine partnerships, and always stick to our word. Straight-up honesty, integrity, and fairness are the cornerstones of how we do business.
* Teamwork gets it done: We work together and have each other’s backs. Because when we’re positive, collaborative, and pulling in the same direction, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
* Innovation never ends: We’ve always had a pioneering spirit and we’ll keep innovating to stay ahead of the game. We invest in developing new products that improve installation and fence performance.
* Safer for people and planet: Nothing we do is so important that it can’t be done safely. We look after our team and our customers. We take sustainability seriously too, with products that are 100% recyclable – and we’re reducing the impact of our business on the environment.
Role Overview
As the Logistics Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Tornado’s operational performance and customer service offering. With accountability for an operating budget of circa £1.5m and stocks of £5m, you’ll lead initiatives to develop new and improved ways of working whilst maintaining Tornado’s excellent customer service performance. This role is ideal for an experienced person who is ready to make an impact across our logistics and operations strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all aspects of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance within areas of control.
* Manage the cost-effective selection of national and international hauliers and liaise closely with sales teams to optimize the use of efficient distribution solutions.
* Support the Logistics Coordinator in managing the day-to-day relationship with the company’s 3PL partners and other hauliers.
* Line management of the Logistics Coordinator and all warehouse and logistics staff and activities at the Millom site.
* Manage raw materials logistics and flow into Production.
* Develop the warehouse areas to handle new product lines under development and deploy best practice in all activities.
* Enhance synergies and cross-functional support arrangements between different operational teams.
* Oversee the planning of Scottish satellite warehouse and distribution and retain matrix influence over operations staff based there and 3rd party stockists in Ireland.
* Maintain tight control over inventories, ensuring efficient stock-turn and rotation of raw materials and finished goods.
* Manage site service providers, working closely with the wider Operations team.
* Support the QHSE Manager to manage all aspects of waste and recycling across the site.
* Lead the implementation of a new product tracking IT system for areas of control.
About You
* Proven experience in Logistics Management and ideally managing site services.
* Customer-focused, with the ability to recognise and meet customer needs.
* Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
* Effective leadership and team motivational skills with good knowledge of HR processes.
* High proficiency in data analysis and fact-based decision-making.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.
* Able to work collaboratively with site & senior leadership.
Benefits and Perks
* Opportunity to influence Tornado’s growth in the future.
* Strategic and operational role encompassing logistics, warehouse management, and site services.
* Competitive base salary of £45,000, with a company bonus scheme.
* Monday to Friday, core hours 8.00 am to 5 pm.
* Pension scheme with life insurance coverage (3x salary).
* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Please send your CV to Tracey Gabbert at Tracey.Gabbert@tornadowire.com along with your contact details.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Industries
Wholesale Building Materials
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