Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.
We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.
We are looking for a Logistics Manager to join our team in Cumbernauld.
As a Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for the transport function, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective fulfilment of all customer requirements.
What’s in it for you?
Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some benefits we offer:
* 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
* Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
* Private Medical Healthcare
* Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
* Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
* Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
* Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
* A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
* Cycle to work scheme
Salary: Up to £64,000 DOE
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Cumbernauld, G67 2XN
What you’ll do:
Your key accountabilities will include:
* Planning and delivering all operations transport activities through your team of Transport Shift Managers to ensure required service levels
* Motivating, managing, and inspiring your team to develop their skills
* Driving Continuous Improvement within the operation
* Providing inspirational leadership and working with M&S & customers to meet and exceed productivity, accuracy, and cost targets
Who you are:
Your skills and experience should include:
* Experience in a large, complex transport function, ideally within temperature-controlled/FMCG distribution
* A passion for teamwork and innovative leadership
* CPC License
* An analytical mindset with good reporting and performance measurement skills
* Knowledge of relevant transport management systems
* Flexibility to work within a fast-paced 24/7 environment
Why Gist?
At Gist, safety and people are at the core of everything we do. We are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. We aim to create a fair, inclusive, and performance-focused environment where everyone can grow and connect meaningfully with their managers, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are committed to health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability, aligning with M&S’s Plan A commitments.
Gist will play an integral role in M&S’s journey towards a greener, faster, and more inspiring retail industry. Join us and make an immediate impact.
Gist strives to be an inclusive organization, trusted and admired by colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please share your needs with us. We are committed to providing a fair and transparent assessment process.
Note: Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies will not be accepted, and no fees will be paid for speculative CVs.
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