International Logistics Manager
- Employer
- Vertical Advantage
- Location
- Surrey
- Salary
- £45000 - £50000 per annum + bonus and benefits
- Closing date
- 3 Oct 2018
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Details
I'm looking for an International Logistics Pro to join my client who are a challenger brand in the drinks industry based in Surrey. My client prides themselves on their innovative and engaging culture and empower employees to have a real impact in the company strategy through being agile and collaborative.
As the Logistics Manager you will be responsible for the international logistics operation moving product from various production sites across Europe to the UK and then to the customer through distribution centres as well as direct to customer.
Your responsibilities will include:
- International logistics management including managing the carriers/3PL relationships to ensure they deliver on SLA's
- Cost saving and service improvement initiatives
- Warehousing and distribution management including being the point of escalation for high level queries
- Management of the 3PL contract vs performance in relation to transport, OTIF, contractor KPI's
- Work cross functionally with the Customer Service team to ensure the product fulfils the customer demand
- Manage and lead the team, while offering coaching and training where needed
- Management of key projects
The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
- Proven experience in an international logistics operation with a focus on EU sea freight
- Able to manage several supplier relationships as well as contract management for them
- Strong leadership skills, proven team leadership
- Graduate calibre or equivalent working experience
- Strong IT skills including Excel as well as experience having used a ERP or WMS system
- Customer centric individual
- Continuous improvement mentality
Company
Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.
We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.
Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.
Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.
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