Logistics Manager
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- London
- Salary
- 35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual + annual bonus
- Posted
- 15 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 15 Mar 2019
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client is a leading FMCG retail business, and they are seeking a Logistics Manager to join their busy team in the Hounslow area of London.
This company has a pan-European presence, and a nationwide presence across the UK. They are dynamic and forward-thinking, and willing to invest in their employees.
Reporting into the Operations Director, the Logistics Manager will be responsible for planning and managing logistics operations to ensure efficient and cost-effective support for programmes in assigned retail markets. The Logistics Manager will be working in a large distribution hub in the Hounslow area, and as such this is a busy and rewarding role.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide logistics support, information and guidance internally to Sales, Operations and Finance teams to ensure comprehensive costing, planning and preparation for retail campaigns and operations
* Hands on management of door to door just in time logistics operations to meet the required delivery date as specified in approved Requests To Ship (RTS) with the support of preferred 3rd party logistics partners.
* Establish and implement the most effective distribution channel and prepare logistics budget for proposals and new programs
* Research and report on import duties, local regulations, safety/testing requirements, documentation and labeling
* Manage container costs including, demurrage / detention, restitution, etc.
* Manage and up-date shipments in our in-house bespoke logistics system
* Compliance with ISO procedures
* Attend logistics meetings with customers if required.
* Provide regular weekly stock availability and delivery information to customers
* Key contact for customer relationships
* Identify and propose logistics process improvements and system enhancements
* Maintain working relationship with 3rd party warehouse operations.
* Monitor and initiate remedial actions as necessary for shipping and customs related problems in the region
* Maintain and update rate, route and compliance data for designated markets for internal departments
* Check and approve invoices from carriers and logistics service providers
* Support the development of the businesses ways of working, process improvements, and systems enhancement
Key Performance Measurements
1 On time faultless (OTF) shipment/deliveries record
2 Compliance with logistics budget per program
3 Compliance with ISO procedures
4 On time, accurate completion of deliveries
5 Maintaining good client relationships
6 Cost effective management of 3rd party warehouse operation
In return the business will offer a generous basic salary of between GBP35-40k, plus an annual bonus of 10%, company pension, as well as other benefits and incentives just as KPI rewards.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leader in the FMCG retail arena. If you are an experienced and commercially aware Logistics Manager in the Hounslow area, please submit your CV now for consideration for this role
This company has a pan-European presence, and a nationwide presence across the UK. They are dynamic and forward-thinking, and willing to invest in their employees.
Reporting into the Operations Director, the Logistics Manager will be responsible for planning and managing logistics operations to ensure efficient and cost-effective support for programmes in assigned retail markets. The Logistics Manager will be working in a large distribution hub in the Hounslow area, and as such this is a busy and rewarding role.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide logistics support, information and guidance internally to Sales, Operations and Finance teams to ensure comprehensive costing, planning and preparation for retail campaigns and operations
* Hands on management of door to door just in time logistics operations to meet the required delivery date as specified in approved Requests To Ship (RTS) with the support of preferred 3rd party logistics partners.
* Establish and implement the most effective distribution channel and prepare logistics budget for proposals and new programs
* Research and report on import duties, local regulations, safety/testing requirements, documentation and labeling
* Manage container costs including, demurrage / detention, restitution, etc.
* Manage and up-date shipments in our in-house bespoke logistics system
* Compliance with ISO procedures
* Attend logistics meetings with customers if required.
* Provide regular weekly stock availability and delivery information to customers
* Key contact for customer relationships
* Identify and propose logistics process improvements and system enhancements
* Maintain working relationship with 3rd party warehouse operations.
* Monitor and initiate remedial actions as necessary for shipping and customs related problems in the region
* Maintain and update rate, route and compliance data for designated markets for internal departments
* Check and approve invoices from carriers and logistics service providers
* Support the development of the businesses ways of working, process improvements, and systems enhancement
Key Performance Measurements
1 On time faultless (OTF) shipment/deliveries record
2 Compliance with logistics budget per program
3 Compliance with ISO procedures
4 On time, accurate completion of deliveries
5 Maintaining good client relationships
6 Cost effective management of 3rd party warehouse operation
In return the business will offer a generous basic salary of between GBP35-40k, plus an annual bonus of 10%, company pension, as well as other benefits and incentives just as KPI rewards.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leader in the FMCG retail arena. If you are an experienced and commercially aware Logistics Manager in the Hounslow area, please submit your CV now for consideration for this role