Uk Logistics Improvement Manager

4 weeks ago


Solihull, United Kingdom DS Smith Full time

**About the role**

We're looking for a confident, engaging Logistics Improvement Manager to join us and deliver continuous improvement programmes across a number of sites in the UK. You will provide support to managers and key stakeholders across the DS Smith Packaging business,and will use your experience to find cost-saving opportunities and improve performance and efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include travelling to various sites in the UK and partnering with Logistics Managers to develop continuous improvement actions for their operations. Your expertise will be used to support and mentor these managers so that we canachieve a standard management function and establish a best practice in our logistics operations across the country.

You will also work with our Procurement function on specific problem areas with existing suppliers and advise when it may be suitable to source new suppliers. The role involves influencing and communicating with a number of stakeholders in different functionsso it's crucial that you can explain ideas clearly and get managers engaged with new and improved ways of working.

**About you**
- Previous experience in Logistics management
- Experience in a large, blue-chip company (preferably FMCG)
- Strong stakeholder management skills - able to build relationships and influence colleagues around the UK
- Proven experience in Continuous Improvement
- Experience managing cost-saving programs
- Keen to make strategic improvements across the business
- Degree level qualification would be advantageous
- 3rd Party Logistics experience

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Company car
- Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Sharesave scheme
- Corporate discounts
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

**Location**: Remote - this role will involve travel to sites around the UK


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