At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead logistics operations, manage teams, and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Company: Join Tenmat Group, a leader in fire protection products and materials.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a rapidly growing global market focused on safety.
- Qualifications: Experience in logistics/supply chain and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
You are expected to participate in the Tenmat Operations Department Leadership Team, develop annual business plans, contribute to the overall Tenmat strategy and run the local logistics function on a day-to-day basis to achieve approved targets.
The Logistics Manager will be responsible for:
- Ensuring adherence to all company policies and prevailing business regulations.
- Adherence to and delivery of approved strategic initiatives.
- Effectively managing and developing the local logistics team within your control to achieve approved targets and comply with company policies.
- Planning and managing workload in the department in coordination with the Planning and Purchasing Manager.
- Negotiating rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers.
- Selecting carriers/suppliers and monitoring service against performance criteria.
- Resolving problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or customer issues.
- Ensuring the integrity of inventory accuracy and managing stock movements.
- Identifying and resolving any inventory discrepancies and ensuring inventory and system records agree.
- Managing the exporting process to ensure all legal, procedural and customs requirements are met.
- Maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping in the department.
- Ensuring that the logistics department is adequately resourced to expedite forecast workloads in a timely fashion within the confines of agreed annual budgets.
- Leading change and integrating best practice amongst the logistics team.
- Fulfilling all relevant Logistic duties and driving continuous improvement in collaboration with the Operations Director.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, HND, BTec Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications.
- Prior experience of working in logistics/supply-chain/transportation function within the automotive or manufacturing environment with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures.
- Expert knowledge of technical regulations related to logistics such as import/export and customs regulations, including security requirements to include certification in dangerous goods handling and aviation security.
- High degree of knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including knowledge and understanding of specialist systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Bill of Material (BOM) and customer data systems.
- Ability to analyse and manipulate technical and complex data and provide meaningful information.
- Membership of an appropriate professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport would be advantageous.
- Able to work as a member of a team, but also capable of working alone to tight deadlines.
- Building strong internal and external customer relationships.
- Leading major change initiatives and projects with a view to continual improvement.
- High standard of written English and good communication skills, and strong presentation and report-writing skills.
Tenmat Group is a market leading, UK headquartered, internationally focused manufacturer of passive fire protection products and materials, developing and manufacturing high-performance products for safety-critical applications for the built environment. The group includes Tenmat Ltd, Tenmat Inc, Brandguard Vents Inc and PFC Corofil Ltd, offering a comprehensive portfolio of passive fire protection products and materials such as cavity barriers, service penetration products and wildfire protection vent systems. Operating across the UK, Europe and North America, Tenmat Group supports customers from collaborative product development technical specification, fire testing, manufacture and site support. The group operates in a rapidly growing global fire safety market, driven by tighter regulation and increased focus on building safety, as well as emerging demand for wildfire protection solutions, including ember-resistant vents widely adopted in regions such as California.
Logistics Manager/senior Manager in Irlam employer: Tenmat
At Tenmat Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Logistics Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic environment, driving continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. With a focus on employee growth and development, we offer comprehensive training and support, making this an ideal place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the fire safety sector.
