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Logistics Manager

Ref: 457537

Wakefield

£45,000

  • Permanent
  • Expert Logistics Management
  • Skilled In Operational Efficiency
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

Accomplished Logistics Manager with over 20 years of experience in managing critical shipments, negotiating freight contracts, and enhancing warehouse operations. Holds impressive qualifications including National CPC Holder, IOSH Managing Safely, and IATA Dangerous Goods. Proven leadership in managing sizable teams and spearheading operational improvements in warehousing and distribution environments across various sectors, including food supplements, electronic systems, and manufacturing industries.

In recent roles, managed a transition of in-house operations to external third-party logistics, maintaining service levels and ensuring seamless integration. Demonstrated capability in complex project management such as temporary contracts surrounding Brexit adjustments and significant software system implementations like SAP.

What makes them great?

  • Leadership and Management: Proven leader with the ability to manage up to 14 team members, overseeing training and performance to ensure high levels of safety and efficiency.
  • Performance Improvement: Instrumental in the overhaul of an existing recording system which significantly improved stock accuracy and operational performance.
  • Cost Management: Effectively managed a £3 million freight budget, aligning spend with corporate forecasts and objectives.
  • Strategic Transition Management: Successfully moved operations from in-house to external 3PL, monitoring and maintaining service performance.

Areas of expertise

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Expertise in overseeing shipping, warehousing, and distribution processes.
  • Freight and Contract Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating terms and managing freight budgets effectively.
  • Operational Process Improvement: Strong record of implementing systems like real-time barcode scanning to boost efficiency.
  • Strategic Planning and Execution: Experienced in planning and managing complex logistics projects such as mergers and software upgrades.