Despatch & Logistics Manager (Food)
Vickerstock are partnering with a leading FMCG client, an award-winning provider of high-quality food products dedicated to delivering excellence in taste and nutrition.
We seek a Despatch & Logistics Manager to join the team due to a large factory expansion, reporting to the Head of Operations. This role ensures the process of moving goods, manages customer orders, assembles orders from Production, and oversees despatch from the premises, guaranteeing all required specifications are met and the right products are delivered on time.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, manage, and evaluate despatch and logistics operations
* Deliver solutions to logistics/despatch problems
* Ensure efficient shipping of orders on time, meeting agreed KPI's and transfer schedules
* Monitor stock movements and resolve pick issues/stock shortages
* Conduct final quality inspections on outgoing warehouse stock
* Optimise transport arrangements and monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs
* Monitor existing despatch &logistic systems and suggest improvements when needed
* Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team that meets objectives and delivers best practice results
Requirements:
* Minimum 3-5 years' experience in FMCG managing a team
* Strong people management experience, ability to motivate and develop people
* Expert knowledge of technical regulations related to despatch/logistics
Benefits:
* Strong starting salary with review after successful probation
* Pension plan
* Healthcare scheme
* 20 days holiday + public holidays