Logistics Manager
Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading global manufacturer in their search for an experienced Logistics Manager This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll be responsible for overseeing warehouse operations, transport, storage, and dispatch, ensuring that goods flow seamlessly through the business and reach customers safely, efficiently, and on time.
As the Logistics Manager, you'll lead sizeable teams across warehousing and transport, driving performance, safety, and compliance, while continually looking for ways to improve processes and deliver operational excellence. Strong experience with SAP in a manufacturing environment is essential, enabling you to effectively manage and optimise logistics processes. This role offers the chance to make a real impact and shape the way logistics is delivered within a growing and dynamic organisation.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and oversee internal and external logistics teams, covering warehouse operations, storage, movement and dispatch.
Take full responsibility for warehouse and logistics provision within agreed budgets.
Organise schedules, routes, and resources to deliver maximum efficiency.
Manage and develop relationships with outsourced transport providers, ensuring SLAs are achieved.
Negotiate contracts with third-party suppliers and logistics partners.
Maintain effective stock control and inventory management to appropriate levels.
Oversee safe storage, movement and dispatch of raw materials and finished goods.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards across all logistics operations.
Lead, coach and motivate warehouse and logistics teams to drive performance.
Embed and maintain quality standards throughout all operations.
Continuously improve warehouse and logistics processes to deliver best practice.
Ensure operations teams receive materials on time and in full.This is what you'll need:
Proven track record in a Logistics or Warehouse Management role within manufacturing.
A strong, motivational leader with energy, drive and presence.
Proven experience using SAP.
Strong planning, organisation, communication and influencing abilities.And this is what you'll get:
Competitive salary.
Private medical insurance.
Bonus
Life assurance