Logistics Manager (Mat Cover) (London Area)

Job Title: Logistics Manager (maternity cover)

Reporting to: Director of IT & Operations

Role Overview:

The Logistics Manager will be responsible for the whole international supply chain, from production and distribution through to wholesalers, retailers and our Flagship Store as well as E-commerce. It is the role of the Logistics Manager to coordinate this flow effectively on a strategic and daily basis. You will ensure that the right products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost. You will also be responsible for managing 3rd party logistics and freight orders.

Key Accountabilities

• Build successful relationships with the warehouses both in person and remotely.
• Ensure data control accuracy regarding stock and flows.
• Manage relationships effectively both internally and externally.
• Work proactively with executives, translating the supply chain strategy, obstacles and

solutions effectively.

• Work on new supply chain contracts, deep understanding logistic flows and custom

regulation to deliver a comprehensive logistics operations strategy.

• Understanding the implication of Customs/Duty Taxe on Supply Chain, Logistics

flow and provide direction for solutions.

• Understand IT systems, to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs
• Use associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle
• Use data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan

improvements

• Allocate and manage resources according to changing needs
• Develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and

producing new solutions

• Understand, work with team to develop improved operational flows
• Continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints

of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures

• Manage staff training issues
• Motivate other members of the team
• Plan and manage projects
• Use specialist knowledge and provide consultancy services

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience
• A business, computing, distribution or, management degree is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written across all levels of an

organisation.

• A logical and systematic approach to work
• Excellent time management
• The ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer

creative solutions

• Commercial awareness and numeracy skills
• Some degree of IT literacy, system integration and the flow of information.
• The ability to manage change
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team, as well as

manage people

• Skilled negotiator
• Highly Analytical
• Resilience in the face of a fast-moving and evolving environment