Logistics Manager - Reed : Job Details

Are you a Logistics Manager with experience working within the medical, pharmaceutical or scientific sectors?

My client is seeking a proactive Logistics Manager to oversee daily operations in a busy pharmaceutical distribution company. Reporting to the Group Commercial Director, the ideal candidate will be a strong leader with initiative. This permanent, office-based role involves managing logistics, warehouse, and distribution functions, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm.

Main duties: 

• Logistics management - manage senior logistics and warehouse managers to deliver outstanding customer and employee experiences. Evaluate performance, provide feedback and constructive criticism, train staff & monitor KPI's
• Transport management - coordinating the movement of goods (incl. temperature controlled), optimising transport routes and management of carriers and couriers 
• Analysis & negotiation - assessing current procedures and agreements in relation to cost, suppliers, stock - negotiating new terms/rates and researching potential options and/or solutions to reduce costs
• Inventory control & order fulfilment - working with the Group Purchasing Manager to monitor and manage stock/inventory levels. Overseeing delivery and fulfilment to meet required customer expectations.
• Strategic planning - Define a clear vision and goal for the department - developing and executing strategic plans to achieve organisational objectives
• Leadership & recognition - promoting effective communication and teamwork, whilst inspiring and motivating the team. Acknowledge and reward outstanding performance with the team.  Foster a culture of an open-door policy for the team to voice concerns or ideas.
• Recruitment & onboarding - participate in the recruitment process to select qualified team members. Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees
• Health & safety - implementing and ensuring the continuous participation of health and safety measures relating to logistics, warehousing, employees, etc. as well as preparing for audits and inspections. 

Key requirements: 

• Leadership - previous management experience within Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing or Supply Chain, with experience managing multi-shift teams
• Experience - expertise within the pharmaceutical, medical or scientific industry within a regulated environment 
• Experience - road freight / transport planning experience (sea-freight experience would also be ideal) 
• Qualifications - logistics, supply chain or demand planning qualifications would be ideal, including a degree, Lean / Six Sigma, CIPS or MCIPS
• Communication- articulate with strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy - experience handling WMS (warehouse management systems) and ERP systems, ideally SAP

Benefits & package: 

• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare scheme
• Pension scheme
• Same-day medical appointments, wellness & online support
• PerkBox membership with access to thousands of high street and lifestyle discounts
• Subsidised canteen & regular street food lunches
• Access to event tickets at Wembley Stadium
• Conveniently located between three train stations and multiple bus stops

** Please note, due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be subject to a 5-year history check and DBS check. Please only apply for this position if you have the right to work in the UK **