Logistics Manager

Purpose:

To manage the day to day activities of the Logistics team and ensure an efficient flow of goods for materials received and shipped to/from the Boldon Site.

To plan and organise the shipment of products for Interco and 3rd Party Customers in line with business and order requirements.

To support other IDS sites with Logistics guidance and advice and to transfer best practice.

Work in partnership with Sales Support Manager(s), Head of Production(s), Site Manager and Group Operations Director.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Lead, plan and follow up the department activities.
• Approval for department expenditure.
• Continuous review of department processes and procedures to update for efficiency and economic purposes.
• Apply Trade Compliance protocols and processes as directed and maintain procedures to keep up to date with new rules and requirements.
• Ensuring the shipment of products, at Boldon site, is in accordance with the appropriate procedures, methods, International Standards and Regulations, schedules, by way of good planning and organisation of department workload.
• Generation of the following and any necessary department and site KPI reports
  • On Time Delivery (OTD) report on effective delivery performance and corrective actions.
  • Stock counting - maintain accurate stock reconciled to system data.
  • Shipping costs measured for accuracy against supplier in comparison to shipping revenue.
  • Output of data to relevant parties and company owners or other departments.
• Responsibility for ensuring logistics equipment is adequately maintained and used.
• Protection of products / materials against spoilage / deterioration.
• Key shipping vendors - monitor performance and costs for distribution by site as well as negotiation of best rates and service levels.
• Setting staff objectives, monitoring performance and annual appraisals.
• Development of staff through regular feedback, performance review and planned training including:
  • Motivation and development of individuals creating a flexible team to meet departmental and company objectives.
  • Ensuring all team members are fully conversant with the company quality systems and policy.
• Establishing best practices that are transferrable within the IDS Group and supporting other IDS sites in adopting processes and procedures.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field or a related/relevant qualification.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of freight modalities and management.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Good understanding of financial reports.
• Able to use disparate systems for data generation.
• Understanding of Trade Compliance and legislation.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience of shipping management.
• Proven ability in International Transport, Customs processes and Shipper contracts processes.
• Solid understanding of Customs processes and Incoterms.
• Worked in an environment utilising Trade Compliance protocols.