Despatch & Logistics Manager (Food)
Vickerstock are excited to be working in partnership with an award-winning FMCG client, a leading provider of high-quality food products dedicated to delivering excellence in taste and nutrition.
Due to a large factory expansion, we are seeking a Despatch & Logistics Manager to join the team.
This role reports to the Head of Operations and ensures the process of moving goods, manages the receipt of customer orders, assembly of orders from Production, and oversees their despatch from the premises.
The successful candidate will manage and control the local fleet, ensuring compliance with legal documents and required specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, manage, and evaluate despatch and logistics operations
* D deliver solutions to logistics/despatch problems
* Oversee all Despatch functions, coordinating goods in, accurate storage, picking, and order despatch
* Ensure all orders are efficiently shipped on time, working to agreed KPIs and transfer schedules
* Monitor stock movements
* Resolve any pick issues/stock shortages
* Conduct final quality inspections on all outgoing warehouse stock
* Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs
* Optimise transport arrangements
* Monitor existing despatch & logistic systems and make suggestions for improvements when needed
* Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value, and continuous improvements
We are looking for:
* A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in FMCG managing a team
* Strong people management experience, ability to motivate, guide, train, coach, and develop people
* Expert knowledge of technical regulations related to despatch/logistics, such as import/export and customs regulations
In return, you will receive:
* A strong starting salary with review after successful 6-month probation
* Pension plan
* Healthcare scheme
* 20 days holiday + public holidays