Location: Witham, Essex
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) up to £42,000
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and driven Logistics Manager to join a successful and growing food manufacturing and distribution business based in Witham, Essex.
This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end logistics operation, ensuring products are moved efficiently from suppliers through to customers whilst maintaining excellent service levels, operational efficiency, and cost control.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing transport operations, warehouse coordination, stock movements, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), whilst working closely with internal teams to ensure the smooth flow of goods across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and continuously improve end-to-end logistics operations.
* Oversee all inbound and outbound logistics activities, including customer deliveries, supplier collections, and inter-site stock transfers.
* Act as the primary point of escalation for logistics-related issues and ensure swift resolution.
* Monitor daily logistics performance and proactively identify potential risks or delays.
* Maintain effective relationships with transport providers, hauliers, warehouses, and third-party logistics partners (3PLs).
* Coordinate stock movements between sites and ensure accurate scheduling and communication with operational teams.
* Manage logistics planning and scheduling to ensure resources are utilised effectively.
* Ensure service levels, operational KPIs, and customer expectations are consistently achieved.
* Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Production, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams.
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer service.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics function.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant transport regulations.
About You
We are looking for an organised, proactive, and commercially aware logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
You will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on operational excellence.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum 3-5 years' experience within a logistics, transport, supply chain, or warehousing environment.
* Proven experience managing Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers is essential.
* Strong understanding of transport operations, warehousing, inventory movements, and logistics planning.
* Experience managing logistics service providers, carrier performance, service level agreements (SLAs), and operational KPIs.
* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Strong organisational and planning skills.
* Ability to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
* Experience working with ERP systems.
Desirable Requirements
* Knowledge and experience of SAP.
* Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, distribution, or a related sector.
* Degree or relevant qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
What's on Offer?
* Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.
* A varied and hands-on management role with significant responsibility.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Long-term career development opportunities.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you have proven experience managing logistics operations and third-party logistics providers and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£42000.00 - £42000.00 per year