Logistics Manager, EMEA

Benefits: Excellent UK benefits including Health and Wellbeing Allowance

The Skills You'll Need: Logistics, Team Management, 3PL, ERP Systems

Your New Salary: £50k

Location: Staines/ hybrid - 2 days a week in office

Job status: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Working hours:8.30am - 5.30pm Monday-Friday, 40h per week

Who You'll Be Working for: Leading IT accessories business.

Logistics Manager, EMEA - What You'll be Doing Each Day:

Logistics Operations

• Oversee all inbound and outbound freight execution in coordination with Freight Forwarders and 3PL partners.
• Ensure efficient and accurate inbound planning, scheduling, and visibility of goods in transit.
• Maintain performance and capacity of e-commerce and OEM logistics operations.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and requirements across all shipments.
• Serve as an escalation point for customer service and sales on logistics issues.

Inventory Management

• Lead weekly stock reconciliation processes and maintain inventory accuracy and alignment across ERP and 3PL systems.
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies in inventory reporting.
• Drive best-in-class 3PL stock management & cycle count accuracy.
• Facilitate and manage the annual physical stock count.

Cost Control

• Validate logistics-related invoices (freight, 3PL, value-added services).
• Track and control actual costs versus budget.
• Contribute to the development of the annual logistics budget.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Control

• Identify and implement initiatives to reduce logistics costs and improve service levels.
• Analyse logistics workflows and eliminate inefficiencies and waste.
• Lead and support cross-functional projects to improve process automation and data visibility.
• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance quality, reduce lead times, and optimise logistics operations.
• Work closely with global IT teams to identify, develop, and deploy system solutions that drive logistics process efficiency.

Supplier Management

• Manage the performance of Freight Forwarders and 3PLs.
• Lead monthly KPI reviews and initiate corrective actions.
• Negotiate commercial terms and service levels with 3PLs to ensure cost-effective, high-quality service delivery.

Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach and develop two Logistics Planners.
• Build team capability to scale with business needs.
• Promote continuous improvement and process automation within the team.

Reporting & Systems

• Own logistics KPI reporting and root cause analysis.
• Ensure systems and tools are used effectively and maintained accurately.
• Act as a key liaison to IT to support systems development and ensure logistics requirements are prioritised.

Logistics Manager, EMEA - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Experience in a logistics operations role within a consumer goods environment.
• Experience managing freight partners and 3PLs.
• Experience of managing and developing a team.
• Demonstrable success in cost control and logistics performance improvement.
• Experience with ERP systems and logistics reporting tools.
• Proven experience managing customs documentation, regulations, and compliance.
• Highly organised and methodical.
• Strategic thinker with operational execution skills.
• Clear communicator with influencing skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge and experience of customs processes, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Able to collaborate with and influence global IT teams to leverage technology for operational improvement.

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