Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

Supply Chain & Logistics Manager Location: Yorkshire & Humber Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 per annum DOE Contract: Permanent | Full Time The Opportunity Winsearch are working in partnership with an established and growing business to recruit an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager for an exciting leadership opportunity within the Yorkshire & Humber region. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded professional who is ready to take ownership of a key business function, lead a team and make a measurable difference to operational performance. With ambitious plans for continued growth, our client is seeking a confident and capable leader who can bring fresh ideas, develop people and deliver meaningful improvements across the supply chain and logistics operation. Reporting directly to the Senior Leadership Team, this position offers genuine autonomy, the opportunity to influence business decisions and clear potential for progression into the Senior Leadership Team. This is more than simply managing daily operations. It is an opportunity to shape the future of a key business function and play an integral role in the continued success of a growing organisation. The Role As Supply Chain & Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for leading the team and driving the efficiency, performance and continuous improvement of the supply chain and logistics function. Key responsibilities will include: Leading, motivating and developing the operational team to achieve high standards of performance. Taking ownership of supply chain, logistics and distribution activities, ensuring operational objectives are consistently achieved. Driving efficiency, productivity and continuous improvement across the supply chain function. Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve service levels and reduce operational costs. Overseeing transport, warehousing and distribution activities to ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods. Monitoring fleet performance, transport costs and compliance to maintain a reliable and efficient operation. Maintaining effective stock control, inventory accuracy and efficient product movement. Managing relationships with external transport providers, suppliers and operational partners. Monitoring budgets, controlling expenditure and identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance. Developing and reviewing operational KPIs to measure performance and support business objectives. Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, Operator Licence requirements and regulations governing the movement and handling of goods. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support operational strategy and future business growth. About You We are looking for an experienced and commercially aware supply chain and logistics professional who combines strong operational knowledge with proven leadership capabilities and the ability to deliver results. Essential requirements: Transport Manager CPC qualification is essential. Proven management experience within supply chain, logistics, transport or distribution. Strong knowledge of transport legislation, Operator Licence requirements and regulatory compliance governing the movement of goods. Demonstrable experience leading, managing and developing operational teams. A proven track record of improving operational efficiency, productivity and supply chain performance. Experience implementing process improvements and managing operational change. Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, cost control and supplier relationships. The ability to balance operational demands with longer term strategic objectives. Excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills. A proactive leadership approach with the confidence to make decisions, influence stakeholders and drive improvements. Desirable experience: Knowledge of ADR regulations relating to the carriage of dangerous goods. Experience within regulated transport, manufacturing or distribution environments. Experience using ERP, warehouse management or transport management systems, alongside Microsoft Excel. Experience overseeing inventory processes and complex logistics operations. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience. An exciting leadership opportunity within an established and growing business. Reporting directly to the Senior Leadership Team. Genuine opportunity to progress into the Senior Leadership Team. Autonomy to lead, develop and improve a key operational function. The opportunity to implement your own ideas and influence business performance. A business with ambitious plans for continued growth. A rewarding position where your contribution will have a direct and visible impact. Interested? If you are an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager with a Transport Manager CPC qualification and the ambition to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join a growing business, lead an important operational function and make a lasting impact on its future success. Apply today or contact Winsearch for a confidential discussion. Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! 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