Logistics Manager

Foodservicelogistics; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management company based in Coventry is searching for an experienced Logistics Manager who will lead operational transport activities through a team. This role requires an innovative leader who can promote employee engagement and improve performance within a complex transport function. Ideal candidates should possess a strong analytical mindset and relevant transport management system knowledge. Full-time position with a mid-senior level designation.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and hands on experience of working in a large, complex transport function.
• Ideally experience within temperature controlled distribution.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for overall productivity within the operation.
• Planning and delivery of operational transport activities.
• Maintaining and improving performance levels.
• Driving forward the continuous improvement of the operation.

Skills

Teamwork encouragement

Innovative approach to leadership

Analytical mindset

Transport management systems knowledge

CPC licence holder

Flexibility in a fast-paced environment

Job description

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Experienced people manager with a passion for employee engagement

About the Company

As a Logistics Manager you will be responsible for the transport function, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective fulfilment of all customer requirements. You will provide inspirational leadership to your team and work in partnership with our customer Starbucks to ensure productivity, accuracy and cost targets are met and exceeded.

About the Role

Your responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivery of operational transport activities through your Transport Team Managers, to ensure the required level of service is provided to the customer
• Accountability for overall productivity within the operation, ensuring that activities are cost effective and levels of resource are managed effectively
• Maintaining and improving performance levels to maximise efficiency of operation in line with account KPI’s
• Ensuring vehicles are legally compliant
• Effectively motivate, manage, and inspire your Transport Team Managers to develop and grow the skills of their teams
• Analysing customer feedback/information & proposing innovative ideas to enhance the overall function
• Driving forward the continuous improvement of the operation
• Working within the departmental budget to own and achieve targets
• Ensuring that all requirements relating to safety, health, environment and quality are being fully implemented

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge and hands on experience of working in a large, complex transport function - ideally within temperature controlled distribution.

Required Skills

• A passion for encouraging teamwork, with an innovative approach to leadership – being creative and implementing new ways to improve performance and get the best out of your people
• A focus on promoting a culture where all employees are engaged
• An analytical mindset with a good understanding of reporting and recording performance statistics
• Relevant transport management systems knowledge
• CPC licence holder
• Flexibility to work within a fast-paced 24/7 business

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

*Please note that interview will take place from 12th January 2026*

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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