Logistics Manager

Posted 10 May by Chase and Holland Recruitment Ltd
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£40,000 per annum
New Works , Shropshire
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Chase and Holland Recruitment Ltd
Logistics Manager – Fully Remote/Leeds - £40,000 + 10% Bonus & Amazing Benefits
Chase & Holland are excited to be working with a highly successful leading global business who are looking for an Logistics Manager to join their supply chain team.
As Logistics Manager, you will take responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the Company’s Inbound and Outbound Logistics operation, acting as the business expert in the import and export of goods and ensuring full compliance with all customs and freight legislation.
The business which is seeing consistent year on year growth offers generous benefits, genuine development opportunities and a fully flexible working environment.

In Return You’ll Receive:
  • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • 10% KPI related Bonus
  • Fully remote working (travel to HQ in Leeds once a month)
  • Free Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Pension scheme
  • Generous discounts on products

Logistics Manager Responsibilities:
  • Provide functional and business process expertise in Logistics with focus on Freight/Transport Management, within the EMEA area
  • Investigate and resolve any shipping or freight issues arising (e.g. shipping routes, delayed items) ensuring that all stakeholders are kept informed and that the impact upon the business and its customers is minimised
  • Set-up, monitor & report on KPIs of Freight forwarders & Logistics Carriers and conduct regular (bi-annual) reviews on cost and service level effectiveness
  • Contribute to the Company’s strategic logistics planning to ensure that all business needs are met and that we continue to maintain excellent levels of customer service across the EMEA business
  • Maintain excellent collaborative relationships with all key internal stakeholders, working proactively with them to ensure effective delivery of business strategies
  • Reconciling and verifying the receipt of documents including Invoices, Proof of Export and relevant Import documentation
  • Meet with freight and transport providers on a quarterly basis  to ensure SLA’s are met and review/resolve any operational issues and any market changes
  • Monitor and maintain up to date rates in D365 and SMARTFREIGHT
  • Checking and approving freight invoices
  • Manage Logistics channel contracts and deliver effective long-term price controls

Hours:  Monday to Friday 35 hours per week. 8am – 4pm (Flex) with 1 hour lunch

Required Skills & Experience:
  • At least 4 years’ experience working in a fast-moving Logistics environment
  • Up to date knowledge of all import/export and freight/shipping regulations
  • Good communicator with a high level of interpersonal
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Additional European Languages (desirable)

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Logistics Manager opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.
Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.

Required skills

  • Logistics, Import, Export, Freight

Reference: 52627087

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