Logistics Team Lead

Our client, a leading Food manufacturer is urgently looking for a Logistics Team Lead to join their site in the West Midlands area and manage their overall inbound and outbound supply chain process.

You will lead a team to ensure the adequate supply of raw materials and packaging for production; as well as overseeing the timely despatch of finished products to meet customer service levels.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage planning, procurement, production, inventory control, internal logistics and distribution to customers and third-party storage.


• Maximising service levels and customer satisfaction, whilst maintaining control of inventory levels.


• Manage lead times on all procurement requirements.


• Lead the team ensuring they meet agreed KPI standards and manage according to budget and operational capacity.


• Ensure production forecasts and promotional activity is clearly communicated to all relevant departments in a timely manner which ensures the site is adequately resourced to meet this requirement.


• Monitoring stock levels and tracking products.

Candidate requirements:

• A degree or relevant professional qualification.


• At least 3 to 5 years Supply Chain experience in a Food or Drinks manufacturing environment.


• Demonstrated Purchasing, Inventory Management, Materials Planning, Stock Replenishment or Outbound Logistics management experience in a FMCG environment.


• Effective people management and leadership skills.


• ERP systems experience (SAP will be advantageous)

Salary will be circa £45K to £50K + Benefits.

The role will be based onsite in the West Midlands area.

25 leave days + 8 bank holidays