Join a growing business as a senior manager in supply chain operations. This greenfield role offers a unique opportunity to restructure and build a team in an exciting, dynamic environment.

Main Purpose: Oversee logistics operations, ensuring efficient management from sourcing product to final delivery. Optimise processes, manage transportation, and coordinate with suppliers and customers to maintain quality and delivery timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement logistics strategies focusing on cost reduction, efficiency, sustainability, and customer service excellence.
2. Transportation Management: Oversee transportation operations, manage relationships with freight carriers, and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
3. Warehouse Operations: Optimize storage, inventory management, and distribution processes.
4. Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with Trade, Finance, and Quality Departments to align logistics with sourcing and demand forecasts.
5. Customer Service: Implement best-in-class customer service protocols and identify new engagement opportunities.
6. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
7. Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels, implementing just-in-time practices.
8. Data Analysis: Utilize logistics data to analyse performance metrics and inform decision-making.
9. Strategic Cost Management: Identify projects to reduce overall costs.
10. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks in logistics operations.
11. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the logistics team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Competences:

1. Leadership Skills: Motivate teams and implement development plans.
2. Engaging Audiences: Hold attention and engage teams to implement ideas efficiently.
3. Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of logistics.
4. Logical/Analytical Skills: Use data and analytical skills for continuous improvement.
5. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving capabilities and IT skills.
6. Communication Skills: Effective communication with internal and external parties.
7. Negotiation Skills: Proficient in negotiating contracts with logistics service providers.
8. Relationship Building: Create professional relationships.
9. Delivering Performance: Lead by example and drive continuous improvement.
10. Project Management: Manage large complex projects using structured techniques.

Person Specification:

• Experience in senior logistics management.
• Significant staff management experience.
• Expert knowledge of containerized freight, warehouse, and haulier industry regulations.
• Familiarity with logistics management software and tools.
• Experience in large-scale business re-engineering projects and help implement a new ERP system.