Logistics Manager

Our Support Services are always on hand to offer advice and guidance to colleagues across our business. Our Central Operations team are a part of this and now, we're seeking a Logistics Manager who will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to optimise supply chain operations in alignment with commercial objectives and customer demands.

To be considered for this role, you'll need to show us:

• Experience of transport management is desirable.
• Previous experience in production planning, inventory management, logistic and continuous improvement. 
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities alongside experience with budgeting and strategic application. 
  
• Experience in managing and leading change, developing/managing teams and driving effective teamwork.
  
• A proven track record to date with ambition to achieve and grow with the business. 
  
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
  
• Excellent problem solver and decision maker. 
  
• Exceptional client focus.
  
• Hold a full driving licence.

You'll be able to show us excellent verbal and written communication skills, enjoy working with people and be able to work in a confident manner to deliver results. You'll be organised, methodical and able to maintain accurate records, demonstrate good time management with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise as necessary.

Benefits:

In addition to working for a successful co-operative business, we offer our colleagues fantastic benefits, including:

We are an “Investors in People - Platinum” employer, meaning that we have been recognised as one of the country’s top employers, offering progression opportunities to all our colleagues. As your confidence grows, you’ll have the opportunity to build the skills necessary to further progress your career and help to open up future opportunities. Whether you’re thinking of a future with us or looking to develop your skills with a community-focused business, we’ll work together with you to shape your career for the better.

From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. We’re proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we’re a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues.

We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more!

We work together as a Society and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, would like us to do anything differently during the interview or would like to get in touch with us about anything else, please contact our Recruitment team on (01522) 533316, or alternatively you can email [email protected].

We may choose to close our vacancies in the event that we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.