Logistics Director

The Company
We are excited to assist a market leading electronics manufacturer, based near Tamworth, in finding a Logistics Director to join their family owned, £100m turnover business. They already have a very well ran operation and are seeking somebody who can provide guidance for the future.
The Role – Logistics Director
The new Logistics Director will be responsible for leading the business’ logistics & supply chain strategy. This is a critical role in driving productivity from the ground up, optimising the existing systems and planning for the future. You will be the standard-bearer for operational excellence, while delivering actionable insights to the Board. You have a 250,000sqft site and several satellite operations. Other responsibilities include:
· Strategic planning of the operation collaborating closely with the Board of Directors to formulate and translate the logistics vision and strategy.
· Proactively identify future opportunities and challenges within the warehouse and logistics landscape and develop effective mitigation strategies when necessary.
· Identify opportunities for process optimisation, and actively contributing to the implementation of proposed solutions. Monitoring and evaluating the performance of transportation and logistics service providers, holding them accountable for agreed-upon service levels.
· Collaborating with other departments, such as procurement, sales, and customer service, to align logistics strategies with overall business objectives.
· Collaborate closely with the Project Management Office, working in tandem to smoothly transition warehouse operations from traditional paper-based processes to advanced digital platforms.
· Develop comprehensive phased roll-out strategies for the successful implementation of Warehouse Management Systems across multiple locations.
· Foster cross-functional collaboration with IT, operations, customer service, quality, compliance, health and safety, and external vendors to guarantee the successful deployment of the WMS, while ensuring effective Stakeholder Management.
· Possess expert troubleshooting skills to resolve challenges that may arise during the WMS implementation phase.
The Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate for the role of Logistics Director will be able to demonstrate the following on their CV:
· Several years of recent employment as Operations Director, Logistics Director, or similar board level position.
· Have recently managed a stockist, or high SKU manufacturing operation clearly demonstrated on their CV.
· Highly developed Leadership skills, the ability to engage people at all levels and all departments.
· Project Management experience, with a high knowledge in systems and data analysis.
· Up to date knowledge of best practice in the industry.
· MBA or MSC in Supply Chain Management and Logistics is advantageous.
· Six Sigma qualification advantageous
· Daily commutable to Tamworth
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £80,000.00-£95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
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