Company Description
Inspiration Healthcare is a British based, global provider of medical technology, and our mission is to pioneer medical technology that improves outcomes of patients, starting with the very first breaths of life.
We provide high-quality, innovative products to patients around the world that help to improve patient outcomes, and we actively invest in innovative product opportunities, disruptive technologies and, of course, our people.
The Group comprises of Inspiration Healthcare Ltd, SLE Ltd and Viomedex Ltd in the UK, and Airon Corporation in the USA. We sell neonatal intensive care and operating theatre equipment around the world through a network of distributors into over 75 countries.
We also offer a full range of ambulatory infusion care devices for both hospital and homecare applications to customers across the UK and Ireland.
Products range from highly sophisticated capital equipment through to single-use disposables all of which can help improve outcomes of extremely sick patients.
We can proudly admit that we haven't come this far without entrepreneurial spirit, a solution driven attitude, and a determination to improve outcomes for premature and sick babies. So if making a positive difference to other people's lives resonates with you and you believe that you have what it takes to flourish and succeed in this role, then we'd love to hear from you.
Position
Job Purpose (Role Definition):
We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Logistics Manager to coordinate the timely and efficient transport of goods to customers and from suppliers. This role is central to ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly, meeting customer expectations while optimizing costs and lead times.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance
* Plan, book, and monitor transportation for outbound deliveries to customers and inbound shipments from suppliers.
* Ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods domestically and internationally.
* Communicate daily with transport companies, suppliers, customers and internal teams to confirm schedules, resolve delays, and adjust logistics plans as needed.
* Negotiate transport rates and maintain positive relationships with carriers and freight forwarders.
* Track shipments and proactively manage exceptions to avoid disruptions.
* Coordinate with warehouse, service, manufacturing, supply chain and customer experience teams to ensure readiness for dispatch and receipt.
* Maintain accurate transport records and generate logistics performance reports.
* Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations, customs requirements, and company policies.
* Continuously seek ways to reduce transport costs and improve delivery performance.
Management Responsibilities:
None
Requirements
Experience and Qualifications Required:
Mandatory:
* Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* Extensive experience in logistics, transportation coordination, or supply chain roles.
* Strong knowledge of shipping, freight, and logistics operations.
* International Shipping Experience
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Desirable:
* Experience in shipping Medical Devices.
* Knowledge of logistics and transport management systems.
Key Skills and Competencies:
* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
* Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
* A proactive and positive attitude to continuous improvement.
Other information
As well as being dedicated to providing a great place to work in a rewarding, stimulating and environmentally conscientious environment, we offer an extensive range of benefits, listed below, and actively support learning and development opportunities for all:
* 25 days' holiday pa, rising to 28, plus bank holidays
* Enhanced pension scheme (with salary sacrifice option)
* Bonus schemes
* Sharesave scheme
* Mind & body wellbeing support
* Healthcare cash plan
* Retailer discounts
* Life assurance
* Enhanced and equal leave & pay for new parents
* Cycle to Work
* SmartTech scheme
* Electric Car Benefit
* Employee referral scheme
* Travel season ticket loan
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