Material Planning Logistics Manager
Evo Personnel are acting as an employment agency, and we are looking to recruit a Material Planning Logistics Manager for our prestigious manufacturing & distribution client in the Burnley area.
Salary & Package
£45,(Apply online only).00 - £50,(Apply online only).00 DOE.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Pension contribution.
Day Shift
Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 17:30.
Friday 08:00 – 12:30.
37.5 hours a week.
1 hour lunch break.
The hours can be flexible based on a Monday – Friday 37.5 hour week for the right candidate.
Requirements
Manage a team of Supervisors and Warehouse Operatives.
Lead, guide and develop the team.
Able to conduct review meetings with members of staff.
Manage team performance.
Manage department KPI’s.
Plan materials required with production.
Ensure the inventory is kept fully stocked.
Mange the procurement process
Manage the movement of products from manufacturing to despatch.
Work closely with other departments.
Able to support with projects.
5s and implement lean manufacturing to drive continuous improvement.
Process documentation and administration.
Ensure the department adheres to Health & Safety standards.
Build a relationship and work closely with the selected recruitment agency.
Manage the recruitment process in the warehouse.
Induct and train new members of staff.
Be hands-on and support with operations.
Experience using SAP and ERP systems.
A strong understanding of IT.
Exceptional organisation and communication skills.
Have previous experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.
You will be required to lead a team, support development within the team and build rapports with new & existing team members to push the department forward. You’ll be responsible for planning and procurement of materials in production, receiving, storing, & preparing products for shipment.
You’ll be required to be involved with operations and have a hands-on approach to ensure deadlines are met. You’ll need to be able to implement progressive ways of working to enhance efficiencies and work closely with other departments within the organisation.
You’ll need to manage materials, inventory and the whole logistics process whilst focusing on continuous improvement. You’ll need to be able to operate SAP & ERP systems.
The right candidate will be process driven, be a great people person and have the experience required to support growth in a forward-thinking company.
Closing Date: 23rd June 2026.
Evo Personnel are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job