Role Summary

A key role within the Supply Chain Department reporting directly to the Materials Manager. The logistics Lead is responsible for all Logistics functions within the business. Heavily focused on driving change the incumbent will help to improve communication between all relevant departments, resolve potential problems and seek areas for improvement. They will constantly review warehousing arrangements, inventory levels, storage systems and working practices to ensure the business continuously improves.

This position will require someone with the ability to identify and affect changes, someone with a positive approach and someone who possesses an inquisitive mind and will constantly challenge the status quo, coupled with the resilience to overcome any resistance to change.

Knowledge / Technical Skills Required

• Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead logistics team, to include internal transportation for all Units introduce Kanban systems where appropriate and utilise ERP system to maximise efficiencies in receiving product, and method of delivery to point of use incorporating Bar Code technology & stock control using PI Counting methodology

• Warehouse management to ensure efficient use of space and ensure appropriate material handling equipment including Forklifts used throughout the Business.

• Supervise, coach and train warehouse teams

• Keep track of quality, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency

• Resolve any arising problems or complaints

• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets

• Maintain driver Quality and No-show rate

• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements

• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements

• Working with the purchasing team to effectively manage procurement strategy, considering quality, cost & delivery impact.

Personal Attributes

• A well rounded manager with naturally high expectations of themselves and colleagues

• The ability to implement strategy and not lose sight of the overall goal whilst effectively

• managing day-to-day activities

• A desire to improve things and to provide a good service to internal colleagues

• A willingness to take ownership for their area of responsibility

• Proactive and logical in their approach

• A thorough and diligent manner, yet quick to get things done

• Pithy, concise and “to the point” with their communication and management of staff

• Tenacious and resilient when required

• An approachable person who acts with integrity and remains professional at all times

• Level headed under pressure with the ability to maintain good judgement and be decisive

• Open minded enough to accept new ideas and explore the benefits, rather than resist change

Skills/Experience

• A solid background within a supply chain environment, at an appropriately senior level

• Thorough working knowledge of stores & goods inward procedures / protocol Experienced working within a Quality Accredited environment and comfortable working to quality auditable procedures

• Experienced enough to deal with suppliers and third party external contacts

• A track record of identifying improvements and influencing people to see the benefit & deliver the changes

• Proven examples of people & change management Experience in upgrading a computerised warehouse

• Strong IT skills on Microsoft Office including excel spreadsheets

• Excellent communication skills to ensure collaboration between internal and external teams

• Able to optimise delivery of a project from a logistical standpoint