Logistics Manager
Permanent
North Tyneside
£45,000pa
Full time
Are you an experienced Logistics Manager with a background managing international shipping for a global engineering or manufacturing company? This role offers an excellent opportunity to make an impact, develop the worldwide logistics service offered to Clients and manage and support a team. You will need a strategic understanding of supply chains, strong negotiation skills, and in-depth knowledge of international trade regulations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement international logistics strategies, including import/export procedures, customs compliance, and international shipping methods.
- Negotiate freight rates and contracts with carriers (air, sea, land). Audit and day to day management of providers ensuring best fit and a seamless customer experience.
- Implement robust systems and process improvements
- Manage international shipping documentation and regulations and build relationships with international suppliers, freight forwarders.
- Manage and train logistics staff
- Stay up to date on international trade laws and regulations and be a subject matter expert working proactively with the Trade Compliance Manager to ensure all policies and processes are followed
- Ensure compliance with all HMRC/trade-related regulations
- Work proactively with internal stakeholders participating in the development of strategies and supply chain initiatives
Requirements
- A degree in logistics or supply chain is essential
- Experience fulfilling the responsibilities of the role
- Excellent knowledge of international shipping requirements and documentation
- Experience of Incoterms and working to them
- Strong background and knowledge of shipping protocols, expert licencing and managing external logistics suppliers
- Team management and development
- Attention to detail and excellent IT skills
- Positive and proactive mindset
- Able to communicate effectively
- Full clean driving licence
We are only accepting applications from suitable degree qualified candidate who have a relevant background, more information on application.