Logistics Manager

Job Description

Logistics ManagerWe have the rare opportunity for a Logistics Manager to join our clients busy team based in Ashford. The company are a leading FMCG business with over 50 years experience. You will need to have had previous experience and have a strong understanding of all things relating to logistics / warehousing. You will be responsible for the running of the warehouse department and company vehicles so experience is a must.This is a Monday to Friday role. As well as a very competitive salary the company will also offer a company bonus and 28 days holiday (including bank holiday), rising to 31 days after time served.Duties*Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations.*Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics, transportation companies and customers.*Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance.*Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements.*Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs.*Help manage rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers.*Recommend optimal transport modes, routes or frequency.*Ensure compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.*Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports, or customer issues.*Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, product volumes or carriers.*Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation opportunities.*Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements.*Identify and resolve any stock discrepancies and ensure system records are in agreement.*Ensure IT systems in place are effective, maintained, and accurate.*Overseeing of inbound and outbound transport.*Assist in briefing / de-briefing drivers*Managing vehicle defects*Manage driver compliance*Manage vehicle compliance*Analyse and report on vehicle utilisation*Analyse and report on driver utilisation*Assist in the setting up and running of the general haulage integrationExperience*Extensive experience across stock management, warehouse management, logistics and operational efficiency.*Experience working in a fast-paced environment.*An excellent communicator with a skill for managing people.*A minimum of five years of management experience in related positions.*Familiar with the management of large-scale logistics, transportation, warehousing, etc.*Familiar with FMCG and fast paced environment.*Excellent leadership and negotiation skills.*A degree would be preferred but not essentialContact Hannah Collis at KHR for further details.At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market... Required skills

Dispatch

Freight

Logistics

Transport

Warehouse

Despatch

Keyskills :
Dispatch Freight Logistics Transpt Warehouse Despatch