Logistics Manager
11 days ago
Manchester
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Logistics Manager to take ownership of transport, carrier management and fleet operations within a growing distribution business. You'll be responsible for ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently and cost-effectively while driving service improvements, compliance and customer satisfaction. \n Client Details \n Our client is a well-established and customer-focused organisation with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service through a high-performing supply chain operation. They are committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence and investing in the people who help drive business success. \n Description \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n\n • Lead all logistics and transport activities across the operation.\n, • Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers, courier networks and transport suppliers.\n, • Monitor carrier performance against agreed KPIs and service level agreements.\n, • Investigate delivery failures and implement corrective actions to improve customer experience.\n, • Oversee the company vehicle fleet, ensuring vehicles remain safe, compliant and operationally effective.\n, • Manage vehicle servicing, maintenance schedules, documentation and defect reporting.\n, • Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, operator licence requirements and company policies.\n, • Monitor driver compliance, licence checks and vehicle standards.\n, • Develop and maintain logistics performance dashboards and reporting.\n, • Analyse delivery and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.\n, • Manage the logistics budget, driving cost savings while maintaining service quality.\n, • Support supplier tenders, contract negotiations and logistics strategy reviews.\n, • Lead contingency planning for transport disruptions, supplier failures and vehicle breakdowns.\n, • Drive continuous improvement projects across the logistics function.\n, • Collaborate with operational departments to ensure a seamless end-to-end supply chain.\n\n Profile \n The Successful Candidate: \n \n\n • Previous experience in a Logistics Manager, Transport Manager or Supply Chain leadership role.\n, • Strong understanding of transport operations, logistics processes and carrier management.\n, • Experience managing third-party logistics providers and external suppliers.\n, • Proven ability to analyse operational KPIs and implement measurable improvements.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.\n, • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and costs.\n, • Highly organised with strong planning and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.\n, • Full UK driving licence.\n, • Experience within warehouse and distribution environments would be advantageous.\n, • Transport Manager CPC qualification would be highly desirable.\n, • Knowledge of transport compliance, operator licence requirements and Health & Safety legislation is beneficial.\n, • A proactive leader who thrives on driving service improvements and operational excellence.\n\n Job Offer \n What's on Offer \n \n\n • Salary of £40,000 plus bonus.\n, • Opportunity to lead and shape the logistics function within a growing business.\n, • High-profile role with responsibility for transport performance, compliance and fleet management.\n, • The chance to work closely with senior leadership and influence business performance.\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • Career development opportunities within a successful and expanding organisation.\n, • Involvement in strategic improvement projects and long-term operational development.\n