Head of Logistics
- Employer
- Michael Page Logistics
- Location
- England, West Midlands
- Salary
- £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Closing date
- 28 Jun 2019
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- Sector
- Transport & Logistics
- Responsibilities
- Information Technology, Strategy, Supply Chain / Logistics, Project / Programme Management
- Position/Level
- Senior Management, Department Head
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Language
- English
Job Details
My client is a leading parts distribution business based in the West Midlands.
They are looking for a Head of Logistics to manage all warehousing and transport activities as well.
Client Details
My client is a leading parts distribution business based in the West Midlands. They are looking for a Head of Logistics to manage all warehousing and transport activities as well.
The business are a Global player in parts distribution and they are looking for someone to manage all logistics activities within the distribution centre during a period of massive growth and change.
The Operations Director is looking for someone who has experience of working within a similar operation and sector and has managed a warehousing and inventory operation that has an incredibly high SKU count 2000+.
The business also need someone who is well versed in managing both warehousing and transport within a fast-moving distribution operation that services a diverse and highly demanding customer base.
Description
Head of Logistics
Key responsibilities:
- Meet company Health and Safety requirements as specified in the Health and Safety policy. Developing a safe working environment with involvement from all team members
- Manage direct reports and the shop floor team by communicating direction, increasing motivation levels and assisting with carrying out recruitment, induction, training and development of the team as required
- Create and maintain K.P.I. Reports relating to put away, picking, stock accuracy, OTIF and internal costs
- Ensure all inbound goods items are received and put away into the warehouse in a timely and accurate fashion organised by the Despatch Team Leaders and Process Leader to organise priorities
- Ensure pick and shipping accuracy targets are exceeded by managing the transport operation and driver workforce
- Co-ordinate daily shipments with the Despatch, sales teams and carriers to achieve timely, effective shipments, fulfilling daily outstanding lists for complete shipments to our end users
- Carry out regular cycle counts; ensuring stock rotation is maintained. Reporting discrepancies and resolving issues after investigation to ensure stock accuracy
- Take part in cross business stock takes to obtain a better understanding of the business. Ensuring that excellent standards of stock accuracy are maintained across the business
- Ensure that the receipting, labelling, necessary checking and put away of all ancillary items including adhesives and maintenance products are received into warehouse is completed for products that we purchase
- Assist with necessary cover for office team if required, shift leaders and with meeting and dealing with driver and customer collections who arrive on site
- Prepare and present reports and presentations for peers, the senior management team and, if appropriate, the board
Profile
Knowledge:
- Experience of working within a spare parts distribution business would be advantageous
- Working in a high SKU count warehouse would be advantageous
- People Management experience within a distribution centre or logistics environment
- Logistic KPIs (measured environment)
- Relevant logistic best practise
- Strong IT Skills including SAP, and all Microsoft programmes
Specific Skills:
- Strong negotiation, planning and scheduling skills
- Able to develop strong working relationships with people at all levels
- Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage and prioritise high volume workload
- A commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
- Problem solving
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong experience of working within a team
Personal Qualities:
- Integrity
- Team player
- Open to change and open to new ideas and new ways of working
- Customer Focused
- Positive "can do attitude"
- Flexible, self-motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Approachable
- Comfortable communicating at all levels
- Able to make decisions and react quickly when problems arise
- Must be results driven and outgoing
- Must want to aspire to achieve high standards of work and professionalism at all times
Job Offer
£50,000 - £60,000 + Car + Bonus
Company
Michael Page has successfully grown over the past 30 years and we are continuing to grow, as shown by our ever expanding sectors. Our logistics team are the latest to thrive as their own sector after having lived under the umbrella of procurement and supply chain.
Due to an increase in job vacancies in the logistics industry, as well as a high level of talent emerging, Michael Page is proud to reveal its new logistics sector.
Although the sector is new, Michael Page has always had a dedicated logistics team who work together with candidates to deliver the best results. We recruit a variety of roles including:
- General managers
- Warehouse managers
- Transport managers
- Solutions and network designers
We also work with an extensive client base to advise and develop appropriate recruitment processes to secure the right talent for their organisation.
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