Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

Location: Leicester (LE5) , Leicester View map Salary: Unspecified Dependant on experience Date posted: 12/06/2012 16:40 Job type:Permanent Company: Global EPP Contact: Rebecca French Ref: Totaljobs/LM/GEPP Job ID: 53822534

Logistics Manager

Global EPP is one of the leading brands in cast nylons and has specialised in developing this unique polymer for many decades. With growing Global aspirations Global EPP recognises that we will succeed in gaining competitive advantage by attracting talented people from varied backgrounds to our business and ensuring that we give them every reason to stay. By recruiting and retaining the very best people we enhance our market position and reputation, we improve our creativity and problem solving, and we exceed expectation.

We are currently looking to recruit a talented experienced Logistics Manager to join us in our success and to assist in driving our business forward.

The Role of Logistics Manager:

The purpose of this role is to focus on the planning, organisation, distribution and management of goods.Having the awareness and ability to strategically respond to external influences, such as legislation, fuel cost and environmental pressures is essential for this role.

Key Focus:

- Conversion planning and control.

-Warehouse control.

-Vehicle movement internally.

-Management of dispatch and forwarding of finished parts to clients.

-Freight control and negotiation with transport providers.

-Full inventory management control and Stock accuracy.

-Providing exceptional reporting relating to stock availability as required.

-Implementing and improving process and efficiencies with our current systems to drive the business forward.

To be a successful Logistics Manager in our business you will need:

-Previous experience of Logistics Management or Supply Chain ideally within the Manufacturing industry.

-A back ground in process and practice improvement within Logistics, ideally previous experience or exposure to working with Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen principles.

-Commercially aware able to manage numerous projects at once, a strong organiser able to prioritise in accordance with business and client needs.

-To provide professional departmental leadership, encompassing all aspects of people management and development.

-Competence in the use of Microsoft Office.

-Excellent organisational and communication skills.

If you feel this role is perfect for you apply today and share in our success...

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the uk