Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

Leeds

£45K  + 10% KPI related annual bonus, 30 days holiday + bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan cover including 24/7 access to GP and counselling support, sick pay scheme, above statutory pension scheme & life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits, generous discount on products, salary sacrifice electric vehicle leasing scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, support for professional development and free parking.

Our client is a global company that is recruiting a new position due to further growth. you will take responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the Company’s Inbound and Outbound Logistics operation.

The role will include:

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, ensuring that all stakeholders are kept informed and that the impact upon the business and its customers is minimised.

Set-up, monitor & report on KPIs of Freight forwarders & Logistics Carriers and conduct regular (bi-annual) reviews on cost and service level effectiveness.

Contribute to the Company’s strategic logistics planning to ensure that all business needs are met and that we continue to maintain excellent levels of customer service across the EMEA business.

Maintain excellent collaborative relationships with all key internal stakeholders

Reconciling and verifying the receipt of documents including Invoices, Proof of Export and relevant Import documentation.

Meet with freight and transport providers on a quarterly basis to ensure SLA’s are met

Monitor and maintain up to date rates

Checking and approving freight invoices.

Manage Logistics channel contracts and deliver effective long-term price controls Inbound

Manage and control inbound deliveries for two warehouses and third-party warehouses, working with both Warehouse and Purchasing teams to ensure optimal operational efficiencies and minimum disruption.

Ensure correct Insurance Policies are in place following company guidelines.

Ensure SOP’s are kept up to date

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 Maintain Customer SOP’s for booking procedures and ensure they are reviewed and maintained regularly, updating as required.

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