Job Title: Managers in Logistics
The Duties of Job
The Logistics, Warehousing and Transport Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the movement, storage, distribution, and transportation of goods in line with company procedures and all relevant UK and international regulations. The role involves ensuring efficient, lawful, and cost-effective logistics operations while maintaining high standards of customer service and operational performance.
Key responsibilities include coordinating freight movement, import and export activities, warehouse operations, stock control, and transport scheduling. The Manager will prepare and manage shipping documentation, customs declarations, online freight systems, and compliance records to ensure the smooth execution of logistics activities.
The role requires regular communication with customers, suppliers, freight forwarders, transport providers, and warehouse teams across relevant territories and countries to maintain positive business relationships and ensure operational efficiency. The Manager will liaise closely with the warehouse and distribution departments to ensure the swift and secure movement of goods through company facilities.
Additional duties include supervising logistics and warehouse staff, conducting operational planning, resolving delivery or transportation issues, preparing management reports, and maintaining inventory accuracy. The Manager will support business growth by identifying opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.
The role requires strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills together with knowledge in logistics, warehousing, transport, or supply chain operations. The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment and maintain compliance with all legal and operational standards is essential.
Skill Experienced and Qualification required for each post
- Core Operational Skills
- Supply chain management and coordination
- Inventory control and stock optimisation
- Transport and fleet management
- Warehouse operations (IN/OUT goods handling, storagesystems)
- Demand forecasting and planning
- Knowledge of import/export and customs processes
IT & Systems Skills
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Transport Management Systems (TMS)
- ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI)
- Barcode/RFID systems
- Digital tracking and automation tools
Leadership & Management Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Staff training and performance management
- Workforce planning and shift scheduling
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making under pressure
Industry-Specific Skills (Important for Your Business)
Since your company focuses on customs clearance, ETSF, warehouse & logistics services, these are particularly important:
- Customs bonded warehouse operations
- Import/export documentation handling
- Goods inward/outward processing
- IT-based warehouse tracking systems
- Coordination with freight forwarders and HMRC systems
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s Degree/Professional qualification.
Salary for this role is £37,500.00 to £45,500.00 per year.