Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
Location: Bedford.
Salary: GBP45,000 - GBP60,000 per year, DoE
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5.30pm. Fridays, 9am - 3pm.
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients to recruit for an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to join their ever-expanding team. To oversee and coordinate the movement, storage, distribution and sourcing of goods and materials within a supply chain, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities of the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager:
- Developing and implement new or alternative supply chain and logistics strategies.
- Creating and executing a comprehensive supply chain and logistics strategy to optimize operations and achieve business goals.
- Continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures
- Managing and overseeing the procurement process, including sourcing, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and managing supplier relationships.
- Maintaining optimal inventory levels, ensuring the right products are available at the right time, and minimizing waste.
- Supervising the movement of goods, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
- Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), analysing data to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency.
- Recruiting, onboarding, training and management of supply chain and despatch team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
- Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and other departments.
- Ensuring all supply chain and logistics activities comply with relevant regulations, safety guidelines, and ethical standards.
- Understand and implement health and safety procedures
- Identify, plan and manage logistics projects that will improve efficiency, resilience and performance
Requirements of the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager:
- Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop and implement long-term supply chain strategies.
- Analytical Skills - Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve complex supply chain issues.
- Communication Skills - Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Negotiation Skills - Ability to negotiate favourable terms with suppliers and other partners.
- Leadership Skills - Ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Technical Skills - Proficiency in relevant software and technologies for supply chain management.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager role, then please apply now!