Logistics Manager

The Company

Our client is a prestigious global developer with an exceptional track record of delivering luxury and award-winning flagship destinations. At present they hold a £50bn project portfolio with a further £3bn secured for the next 10 years. They have delivered an array of high-profile projects within the retail, commercial and residential sectors across the UK.

The Project

As an experienced Logistics Manager, you will have a key role in the successful delivery of a high-profile design and build private residential scheme in East London with a build value in excess of £600m. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless flow of materials and resources while optimising logistics operations to support the overall success and efficiency of the development.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;

* CSCS Black Card
* SMSTS
* First Aid - desirable not essential

It is also essential that you hold the experience below;

* Extensive background within the industry with at least 3 years of experience working with a leading contractor or subcontractor
* History of operating as a Logistics Manager or in a similar position on major projects

Additional skills;

* Team working skills
* Excellent leadership
* Efficient time management skills
* Strong expertise in negotiating with vendors, carriers and stakeholders
* Strong communication abilities, written and verbal with a keen eye for detail
* Solid understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial management to optimize logistics expenses and resources
* Proficient with utilising logistics software, tracking systems, and other technological tools used in managing supply chain operations

The Role

* Job Title: Logistics Manager
* Job Type: Freelance
* Project: £600m New Build Private Residential Scheme
* Location: East London
* Reporting to: Project Director

Duties

* Weekly reporting
* Quality management
* Management of site perimeter boundaries
* Incident investigation, recording and reporting
* Create and oversee budgets for logistics operations
* Supervise the storage, distribution, and control of inventory
* Manage expenses and ensure the effective utilization of resources
* Organizing and monitoring delivery, storage and distribution of goods
* Track the flow of goods and resolve any logistical challenges that arise
* Create and oversee logistics strategies to guarantee the prompt delivery of goods
* Ensure precise inventory levels and implement systems to monitor inventory status
* Plan, schedule, and oversee the transportation of goods to ensure timely deliveries
* Evaluate logistics performance data and make enh