Role: Logistics Manager
Location: South Birmingham
Department: Supply Chain
Reports to: Head of Supply Chain
Salary: Highly Competative
Hours: Days (4.5 day working week)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead and implement best practices in logistics operations, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective movement of goods and services both internally and externally. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving operational excellence, improving supply chain performance, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics & Operations
- Develop and implement logistics strategies, policies, and processes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Manage logistics operations, working closely with suppliers, transportation providers, and customers.
- Ensure products are delivered on time, at the right quality, and in the most cost-effective manner.
- Monitor quality, delivery times, transport costs, and overall logistics performance.
- Negotiate contracts with carriers and logistics service providers.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives by optimising logistics processes.
- Resolve logistics challenges, including import/export issues and customer concerns.
- Ensure compliance with export regulations, inventory control, and warehouse management best practices.
Inventory & Supply Chain Management
- Oversee inventory accuracy, ensuring stock movements are well-managed and compliant.
- Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies, optimising stock levels.
- Monitor and manage slow-moving and obsolete stock to maintain efficiency.
- Provide data analysis and reporting to aid decision-making and drive continuous improvements.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing logistics team.
- Set team objectives, review KPIs, and drive continuous performance improvement.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in logistics, supply chain management, or transportation.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage high-performing teams.
- Experience negotiating contracts with logistics providers and suppliers.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive efficiencies.
- Knowledge of export compliance, warehouse operations, and inventory control.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to optimise logistics processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead a critical function within a growing organisation.
- Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with room for career progression.
- Be part of a company that values innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for logistics and supply chain optimisation, we’d love to hear from you!