Logistics Supervisor

• People management of the logistics team, including: training, development, appraisals, performance management
• Oversee daily logistical activity, providing support to both inbound and outbound logistics functions, ensuring timely delivery of goods
• Ensure SAP is always up to date through all logistics related processes, such as receipting goods in, and delivering goods out.
• Striving towards best-in-class operation, working with warehouse and freight partners to continually improve stock management, receipt and pick processes, with a right first-time mentality
• Monitor inventory health at all locations, ensuring any risks to stock (i.e. short dated stock) is escalated to the appropriate team
• Provide warehouses with all new SKU information in preparation for arrival of NPD
• Resolve inbound/outbound delivery discrepancies
• Track and report on logistics costs
• Invoice checking to ensure accurate vs expected costs
• Cost management of all cost centres related to logistics, ensuring service and cost are optimised.
• Develop partner relationships and establish your own key network of contacts with our partners
• Support development of logistics processes, process mapping and work instructions in line with company strategic objectives with regards to environment, quality, customer satisfaction, cost and efficiency
• Promote an attitude of innovation, pace and intrinsic positivity
• Actively seek to improve skills and knowledge base, via training, site visits and knowledge sharing

• Experience supervising and developing a successful logistics team
• Built strong relationships with multiple external partners
• SAP or ERP skills across supply chain and operations functions
• Understand supply chain connectivity with all departments
• Have worked in a fast-paced operations environment
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize
• Up to date with all legislation regarding road, air and sea transport operations
• Must be flexible, adaptable and positive towards change
• Self-starter who can work off their own initiative
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously
• Possessing the vision, drive and determination to succeed
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely across levels of the organisation
• Willing and able to take ownership, make decisions
• Remain composed, proactive and supportive during high pressure situations

FMCG experience advantageous

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities
• Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking on Christchurch Quay