Logistics Operations Manager

• To be the primary daily logistics communication and escalation point for the Glass UK business
• Manage the performance of factory logistics and warehouse partners, ensuring the right capacity is available against demand and that time, cost and quality performance metrics are achieved
• Utilise warehouse space within the network as effectively as possible via efficient store movements to optimise costs and ensures forward network capacity meets business and customer demand
• Enforce compliance with company health and safety policy and procedures to maintain a safe working environment across all facilities
• To work very closely with the Transport Planning teams in the successful allocation of customer deliveries and satisfying of customer demand, against freight hauliers and forward sales

• Logistics or supply chain degree, or equivalent
• Experienced logistics professional with a background in complex multi-site networks
• Exposure to managing within a 3rd party logistics supply model is advantageous
• Demonstratable execution of end-to-end logistics strategy, managing many stakeholders
• Comprehensive systems understanding, specifically Warehouse Management Systems
• Strong people management skills with a collaborative mindset and problem-solving abilities

Exposure to managing within a 3rd party logistics supply model

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• 37 hour working week, with potential for hybrid working where appropriate, plus 25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme
• Private Healthcare provided by AXA
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period