Logistics Manager (3PL)

A global third-party logistics provider are opening a brand-new fulfilment centre in Bicester, for a new Customer.

An experienced Logistics professional is needed to help with the launch and to lead this exciting new piece of business. The successful candidate will play an integral part of business operations, drive a culture of continuous improvement and ensure efficient optimisation of operational processes whilst meeting customer demand.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Operations & Staff

• Lead and strengthen an established team to meet existing and future Customer demand
• Mentor and coach identified talent
• Proactively encourage and focus team to operate at pace on business-critical activities
• Maintain and drive succession planning principles
• Strong employee relations & engagement activities
• Clear and thorough communication across all organisational levels
• Responsibility for all fulfilment centre operations
• Achieve all operational KPI targets
• Develop, maintain and own close professional relationship with Customer
• Work collaboratively with Customer in respect of future demand planning
• Drive and deliver initiatives that support a continuous improvement & lean management culture

Financial Performance

• Full site P&L responsibility
• Budget setting and periodic schedule of review in partnership with site financial controller
• Drive and deliver initiatives to improve operational efficiency and business results
• Exception management of unexpected, unplanned or out of scope costs
• Collaboration with internal teams in respect of closing commercial tasks and business renewals

New Business/Growth

• Fulfil leading role in respect of Customer driven scope changes and new opportunities
• Identify new opportunities to pursue within scope of existing site operations
• Collaboration with all stakeholders to maintain competitive approach
• Key support role for onboarding/launching of new business

General

• Responsible for all facility related activities
• Engagement with other internal Teams in region to ensure alignment on change requests, Customer events and other relevant internal or Customer driven activities
• Meet all Company objectives in respect of Safety, Quality, Security, Customs, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, Corporate Responsibility, Employee Morale and The Environment
• Occasional requirement for regional and international travel

For more information please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit