Night Logistics Manager

Personal development through our Academies and other training courses We work For the Future of Farming. You will take the overall lead for all UK Logistics Strategy, O License & Logistics Compliance, with accountability for ensuring the UK is legally compliant and that there is a defined, clear and progressive strategy to complement the operational and business requirements. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement across the UK business to continually enhance and evolve an effective management system that complements the Logistics focus. Reporting into the UK Operations Director, you will liaise with all relevant key stakeholders within the UK team, including Site Ops Managers, Transport Mangers and teams to ensure the UK Logistics strategy is fully embedded and supported at a local level, with full engagement and support provided where required to add value. Local accountability for all Compliance matters will remain with the site Transport Manager’s with the UK Logistics Manager establishing a clear strategy, framework and the support to deliver on all key business objectives. With this being a UK role frequent travel and overnight stays will be required. Manage, develop & improve the overall UK Logistics Management including; Develop, maintain and continually improve the UK Logistics Management systems for compliance and the day to day operation, setting the framework, policy, procedures and standards that all sites are required to adhere to Create and own the Logistics Strategy for the UK, clear roadmap with key milestones with a clear focus on Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Standardization and the Delivery to ensure we stay on track Provide required updates and business reports to ensure all legal and Corporate governance requirements are met to the UKMT Continuously improve processes and procedures to deliver improvements in standards with reductions in overall Logistics Complaints, audit all related non-conformances and support sites where required Review and own the development of Logistics overall that supports the Future of Farming, providing a clear strategy and evolution to continue to deliver a high level service to our customers in the most cost effective means. Working closely with your S&OP team to evolve and continue being a key part in the seasonality planning and UK Forecasting process, identifying ways to enhance and drive efficiency throughout Review and align fleet requirements based on demand, proactively manage the fleet to compliment seasonal requirements or vehicle disposals Advise and support site teams in all aspects of Fleet Management, compliance, workshops, S&OP and Logistics Fleet Admin Define & implement process, organisation, systems and controls to enable centralisation of commercial fleet administration and compliance Define fleet administration and compliance balance of tasks to be executed centrally vs locally Review and provide recommendations on initiative solutions or opportunities to evolve our overall Logistics model Manage ongoing day-to-day fleet management including, but not limited to O licensing, vehicle taxation, maintaining vehicle database, vehicle licensing, driver licensing, insurance & accident administration Ensure new fleet PDI planning, checks and rectification (including vehicle specifications when tendering) Work with internal and external bodies to provide fleet administration & compliance assurance and verification Provide analysis including of; tachos, driver performance, accidents Implement and manage workshop SLAs and Safe Contractor Ensure relationships are built with workshops supported by performance management/KPIs Finance & Commercial Fleet cost management and reconciliations Maintain professional networks to provide market insights UK forecasting with commercial and site engagement Game forecasting and coordination Seasonality planning Logistics Review systems & processes, working with the local teams to evolve & standardise Fleet – site vehicle profiles, compatibility challenges and proactively support reducing VOR impact Logistics complaints – Work closely and support sites proactively to reduce YOY Strong communication skills and an affinity for relationship management to build trust and optimise performance Advanced IT knowledge - Excel / Powerpoint An ability to receive and provide constructive feedback, as well as a desire to be coached for optimum performance Strong task/project management Employee Assistance Programme (offering support on a range of topics). Options to enhance your pension after 12 months service (increased employer contributions). Opportunities to grow personally and develop within the business Cycle to work scheme. B&Q Trade card offering 10% discounts in-store and online. Do you ever stop to wonder where your Sunday morning poached egg came from? Or what about the sausage and bacon served with full English? It will come as no surprise to you that the animals which produce these products need to eat themselves too. ForFarmers produces feed for cattle, pigs and poultry in both conventional and organic livestock farming. Make no mistake: an awful lot of knowledge, research and innovation has gone into one of those seemingly simple-looking chunks of animal feed. We help farmers work in a sustainable way so that together we can safeguard the continuity of the farming business. We value diversity in our workplace and welcome enquiries from everyone. Online application Make sure you have your Cover Letter and CV to hand. Online application Make sure you have your Cover Letter and CV to hand. Assessment For some roles we may ask you to complete a short assessment style activity (such as a presentation on a given topic or an online activity) This may be incorporated into the first or second interview. Congratulations, you’ve got the job Once we have verbal acceptance, we will issue you a formal contract and work towards a start date that works for you.