Logistics Planning Manager

Logistics Planning Manager

Alexander Steele is supporting a leading food manufacturing business in Buckinghamshire to appoint a Logistics Planning Manager. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of raw materials and finished goods through the supply chain, maintaining alignment with production schedules and customer demand.

What’s on Offer:

• Paying up to £45,000 + 10% bonus
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical care/dental care
• 4% pension
• Onsite Monday – Friday (flexibility with hours)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement logistics strategies that ensure efficient transportation, warehousing, and distribution of food products.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics with suppliers, warehouses, and transportation providers.
• Collaborate with production planning, procurement, and quality teams to ensure material availability and timely order fulfilment.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and negotiate service contracts.
• Develop contingency plans for disruptions in the supply chain.

Background Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of logistics or supply chain experience in food manufacturing or a similarly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and logistics software (e.g., TMS, WMS).
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

For more information regarding this opportunity contact Lomond MacPherson on:

lomond@alexandersteele.com / 07900416043