I am recruiting for a Logistics Manager (Goods In/Dispatch) for my client in the Food Manufacturing Industry in the wider West Yorkshire region. Please see more details below.
· Order Management
o Process and co-ordinate customer orders to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.
· Customer Communication
o Handling correspondence with customers, including emails and phone calls, and responding to inquiries in a professional and timely manner with regards to orders.
· Logistics Co-Ordination
o Co-ordinate transportation and logistics activities with our third-party hauliers. Communicate with third party hauliers to ensure smooth transit of goods to customers.
· Problem Solving
o Identify and address any issues or challenges in the order fulfilment supply chain promptly. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
· Coldstore/Haulier Relationship Management
o Work closely with third-party coldstore / haulier to drive service delivery through challenging causes of failure and identify opportunities for improvement.
· Inventory Management
o Own & develop the monthly stock reconciliation process in our own warehouse and our third-party coldstore / haulier
· Line Management
o Direct line management responsibility for our Delivery Driver in setting workload, routes and order prioritisation.
· Documentation and Inventory Management
o Assist in monitoring inventory levels to meet customer demand. Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer order records, both electronic and physical.
· Process Improvements
o Take the lead on relevant supply chain projects to deliver cost savings or process improvement
Requirements:
· Proven experience in supply chain or related roles.
· Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Ability to multitask and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to follow, set up and drive process forward.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.
· Independently take ownership of tasks through to completion.
· UK driving license