Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager
Salary: £44k
Remote (one day per month in the office in Yorkshire)
BENEFITS:

• Up to £40,000 basic salary + 10% yearly bonus
• 30 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• Remote working
• Flexible hours from 7am to 6pm
• Discount of products
• Healthcare services

Grafton Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with an established, global business to recruit a Logistics Manager. As a Logistics Manager, you will take responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the company's inbound and outbound logistics operation.
The Role:
Some of your responsibilities as a Logistics Manager are listed below:

• Maintain excellent collaborative relationships with all key internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with key transport and logistics providers to maintain an effective and timely Supply Chain to meets business and customer needs.
• Provide functional and business process expertise in Logistics with focus on Freight/Transport Management, within the EMEA area.
• Investigate and resolve any shipping or freight issues arising.
• Set-up, monitor & report on KPIs of Freight forwarders & Logistics Carriers
• Meet with freight and transport providers on a quarterly basis to ensure SLA's are met and review/resolve any operational issues and any market changes.
• Reconciling and verifying the receipt of documents including Invoices, Proof of Export and relevant Import documentation.
• Manage Logistics channel contracts and deliver effective long-term price controls.
• Monitor and maintain up to date rates in D365 and SMARTFREIGHT.
• Liaise with Warehouse Managers and Freight Forwarders to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of goods into the warehouse.
• Ensure correct Insurance Policies are in place following company guidelines.
• Communicate with Customers and assist in the delivery of Export Shipments.
• Managing imports by various logistical methods.
• Using customer portals and online management tools to ensure on time, in full delivery of goods in compliance with customer requirements and SLA targets.
• Create and provide effective monthly reports on service levels.
• Provide support and any assistance required to colleagues within the Supply Chain Operations.

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Logistics Manager will:

• Provide at least 4 years' experience working in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Ability to working under pressure and to make logical and evidence-based decisions
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Previous customer management experience
• Familiar with ERP systems
• English and Maths qualifications to GCSE level
• High level of interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills with great attention to the details
• Strong business understanding and commercial mind-set
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Professional qualifications from the Logistics, Transportation or Import/Export field.
• European language skills will be desirable

If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly by clicking the link or contact Naomi Coates on