Logistics Manager

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager based in the North East to start quickly. Our client is a major international company in their sector.

The experience we require is outlined below

At least 2 years relevant experience in a logistics function in the field at an appropriate level.
MIS background in Logistics
Technical knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post.
Proven ability to provide support, guidance and training to colleagues.
Communication and reporting skills (verbal and in writing).
Ability to work to deadlines with good prioritisation and time management skills.
Good computer literacy, with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
Implementation experience would be beneficial

The main responsibilities include

Establish and implement a supply policy and stock management system.
Monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods
Coordinating and controlling the order cycle and associated information systems
Analysing data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand
Liaising and negotiating with customers and suppliers;
Help develop business by analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.
Allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs
To implement Quality procedure programmes to maximise product value and customer service
Support and Manage the Warehouse staff
implementing health and safety procedures
managing staff training issues
motivating other members of the team;
project management;
setting objectives.
To attend and comply with all training
Undertake to comply with the Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and its associated policies.
To perform any other duties which may be required from time to time.
Maintain and promote a clean safe working environment

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This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a word document, depending on which sector you are in, to :-

Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – greg@harrison-scott.co.uk

Head of Print recruitment–Neil Pearson – neil@harrison-scott.co.uk

Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott.co.uk

Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies –

George Thompson – george@harrison-scott.co.uk

Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon a good match to skill set and experience becomes available.