Full Job Description
Logistics Manager required for a global leading manufacturer of furniture, representing 10 brands sold across 80 countries. This company employs over 1,900 staff worldwide and is actively searching for a Logistics Manager for their West Yorkshire manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be able to commute easily to Huddersfield from surrounding towns and cities, including Halifax, Brighouse, Barnsley, Dewsbury, Leeds, and Wakefield.
Key Responsibilities of the Logistics Manager will include:
1. Manage the last mile delivery process across the UK & Europe, including export logistics and compliance such as documentation, customs clearance, Incoterms, and freight forwarders.
2. Work to Delivery On Time In Full (DOTIF) targets, delivering improvements to efficiency and costs.
3. Plan and optimize fleet utilization, routing, and final mile logistics.
4. Ensure full legal compliance, including operator's license management, fleet condition, and general health & safety standards.
5. Manage employed and agency drivers.
We are keen to receive CVs from candidates with:
* Experience as a Logistics Manager or similar role within a manufacturing environment supplying to international markets.
* Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport Management.
* Experience managing goods out and a fleet of drivers and vehicles.
* Demonstrable experience in planning operations and managing teams.
* Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and vehicle tracking technologies.
Salary & Benefits:
* £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
* 8% combined pension
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* A positive workplace culture focused on honesty and integrity
* On-site parking
* Monday to Friday, 08:30 am to 4:30 pm
To apply for this position, please click 'Apply Now' and attach a copy of your CV.
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