Logistics Manager - Inbound

The British flower market is worth £1.2bn and MM Flowers supplies fresh cut flowers and bouquets to the U.K.’s and Europe’s leading flower retailers. We grow and source the highest quality and most beautiful blooms across the world, delivering colour, passion, and inspiration through breath-taking bouquets.

Established in 2007, MM Flowers has grown exponentially every year and is based in a purpose built, state-of-the-art facility in Alconbury, Huntingdon. MM Flowers employs over 900 people who are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers.

MM Flowers’ values and behaviours form the basis of our culture and are a guide to the way we work as individuals, in teams and with our customers. They can be used as a guide and a reference to support processes such as team development, performance management, recruitment, identification of talent, and on-going coaching to support the delivery of our ambitious growth plans.

Creating Meaningful Moments that do good for people, and our planet.

We are currently looking for an Inbound Logistics Manager. The Logistics Manager will provide design, development and execution of systems and processes necessary to support our rapidly growing company. In addition, management of Logistics, a full procurement process, effective supplier relationships, optimised inventory, and availability. Responsibility will encompass the full supply chain; in-bound logistics; 3rd party warehousing and fulfilment providers.

To manage the Supply Chain function with specific regard to the logistical planning, supply, storage and delivery of raw materials and finished goods to site. To deliver an effective and efficient plan against daily, weekly, and annual forecast and targets. Must be aware of the whole Supply Chain including to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.

To plan, monitor analyse and communicate the Logistic activities to the senior operations and planning teams, to ensure it stays in line with the business’ strategy, delivering world class levels of operational performance.

The Primary objectives of the role

• To ensure the cost effective, efficient, and uninterrupted supply of stock to meet all customer demands.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the role will typically include the following:

• Support the Leadership Team to drive company operational performance and capability.
• Partner with Internal planning, commercial, operational and technical colleagues and build strong contacts with 3rd party providers to identify and leverage opportunities for advantaged performance and relationships.
• Manage a team – talent and performance management.
• Providing a clear direction of the Warehouse and Logistics function.
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing a team of highly motivated specialists.
• Identifying gaps in skills and knowledge and providing solutions for filling them.
• Working closely with other members of the leader team and wider operations team to achieve the business aims.
• Liaising with suppliers, distributors, and other colleagues.
• Preparing regular reports and KPI’s, compiling data from direct reports.
• Carrying out best practice research and presenting findings and recommendations.
• Continuously monitor and report on the suitability and robustness of our Warehousing systems.
• Identify gaps in current systems and procedures.
• Work with internal stakeholders, external stakeholders, and 3rd party providers to find best practice solutions.
• Working with the wider business team and external suppliers to implement Warehouse management systems. Ensure compatibility with existing systems and current/proposed ways of working.
• Work with all 3rd party logistics and fulfilment providers to ensure a market leading service and customer experience is delivered.
• Establish suitable providers of logistics services as we expand into other markets.

So, what’s the package?

• Holiday allowances are calculated on your days worked and you can find your allowance in your offer letter.
• Pension Scheme - You will be auto enrolled onto the company pension scheme after 3 months. At present we operate an auto enrolment scheme where you will benefit from contributions from us.
• Onsite Parking – free parking is available onsite.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme – £250 is payable to you when you recommend a friend who is successful through the application process and successfully completes their 3 month probationary period.
• Career Progression – we actively encourage employees from within the business to consider roles which become available and whether that be within their field or want to consider a cross functional move.
• Wonderful working environment – we are all working in a modern contemporary purpose built State of the Art facility.
• We are committed to an open ethical and fair working environment and have a Whistleblowing Policy in place to ensure complaints and concerns are handled appropriately.
• We work with an Occupational Health provider to support our employees both mentally and physically.
• Four times a year we run amazing Peak promotions with daily prizes to win.
• We gather employee feedback annually to look at how we can continually improve the employee experience.
• We work with Grocery Aid who provide confidential 24/7 Helpline, 365 days a year for anyone who is working or has worked within the grocery trade, regardless of length of service providing emotional and practical support to help through a difficult time.
• We celebrate diversity by running a calendar of events throughout the year.
• We have an active Employee Forum creating a safe space to encourage ongoing open dialogue about how we improve the employee experience.
• We are affiliated with Stronger Together who provide guidance, training, resources and a network for employers, labour providers, workers and their representatives to work together to reduce exploitation.

MM Flowers are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we understand the benefits of nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job role advertised are encouraged to apply.

We believe we can only achieve our potential if we employ a diverse population of people, ideas, and perspectives. We are committed to grow our workplace culture, encouraging team members to feel unique valued and engaged, enabling them to achieve their full potential.