Transport Logistics Lead in Kendal

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Transport Logistics Lead located in Kendal. Reporting to the EMEA Customs Manager, the Transport Logistics Lead will oversee transport operations, managing the storage, shipping and delivery of finished goods or materials safely, accurately and on time for several facilities in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Oversight – Prioritise and manage day-to-day activities, including transport operations, ensuring safe and efficient handling, storage and timely dispatch and delivery of goods, ensuring all queries and exceptions are dealt with effectively and promptly, with any potential delays escalated early.
• Performance Monitoring of Suppliers – Monitoring delivery times and transport costs, tracking KPIs and implementing improvements and efficiencies to ensure smooth transport flows.
• Vendor Negotiations – Oversee negotiations with vendors to achieve optimum rates and continually monitor factors such as fuel costs and legislation to keep logistical operations as profitable as possible.
• Freight Management – Manage freight cost and freight P+L – Monthly/quarterly/annually.
• Coordination - Liaising with transport teams, suppliers/vendors and internal departments, such as Planning, Production, Project Managers, Sales and Finance.
• Compliance and Safety - Ensuring adherence to, and compliance with, Health & Safety standards, legal regulations when importing and exporting and company procedures.
• Additional Tasks - Completing other tasks as necessary or as directed by the Logistics Manager.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a logistics or transport lead role.
• Strong road freight competency and experience in various modes of transport.
• Knowledge of imports and exports – customs formalities.
• Knowledge of trade compliance and incoterms.
• IT literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP Systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to act as both a team player and independently across multiple activities.
• Ability to handle, and quickly resolve, operational problems and delays that could have a negative impact on the business.
• Creative to find innovative solutions and develop new processes that optimise operations.
• Ability to work well under pressure, flexible and capable of responding to plans changing with little notice and to tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
• A merit-based annual pay review.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Employee recognition scheme and long service awards.
• Referral bonus.
• Volunteer days.
• Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function.
• Travel opportunities (role dependent).
• Support in your well-being by access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice.
• On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.).

Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, colour, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.