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Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

  • Location

    London

  • Sector:

    Supply Chain

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    £40000 - £50000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Sarah Hewitson

  • Contact email:

    sarah.hewitson@1st-executive.com

  • Salary high:

    50000

  • Salary low:

    40000

  • Job ref:

    SH9987_1778511161

  • Published:

    about 1 month ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-06-10

I am currently recruiting a Logistics Manager for a company based in London

6 - 8 weeks Temp

The role is to maximise service and minimise costs from my clients three warehouses across the UK, Europe and The US and all shipping/delivery methods for all orders despatched each year via road, sea and air to customers around the globe.

  • Appoint and maintain collaborative but robust relations with 3PLs, couriers and Freight Forwarders
  • Review current warehousing and logistics operations with particular focus on reduction of costs and improvement of service.
  • Manage contractual terms with logistics service providers.
  • Challenge all cost lines. Benchmark costs.
  • Optimise all processes (systems and operational) with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Ensure all 3PLs meet their KPIs & Service Levels - review at regular business meetings.
  • Manage invoices. Challenge discrepancies and follow through on resolutions.
  • Evolve & improve the pick & pack/QC/returns/repack/ processes.
  • Reduce stock holding through consolidation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to managing damages/overstocks/obsolete SKUs etc. `

Key experience required:

Import / Export experience

Experience managing 3PLs

Solid IT skills

Apply now for more details

Sarah Hewitson

Associate Director

Procurement & Supply Chain

MOB: +44 7458 143018

DDI: +44 1483 213 302

linkedin.com/in/sarah-hewitson-b6805017