Logistics Planning Manager

Alexander Steele is supporting a leading food manufacturing business in Buckinghamshire to appoint a Logistics Planning Manager. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of raw materials and finished goods through the supply chain, maintaining alignment with production schedules and customer demand.

What's on Offer:

* Paying up to £45,000 + 10% bonus

* 28 days holiday + bank holidays

* Private medical care/dental care

* 4% pension

* Onsite Monday - Friday (flexibility with hours)

Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement logistics strategies that ensure efficient transportation, warehousing, and distribution of food products.

* Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics with suppliers, warehouses, and transportation providers.

* Collaborate with production planning, procurement, and quality teams to ensure material availability and timely order fulfilment.

* Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and negotiate service contracts.

* Develop contingency plans for disruptions in the supply chain.

Background Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field.

* 5+ years of logistics or supply chain experience in food manufacturing or a similarly regulated industry.

* Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and logistics software (e.g., TMS, WMS).

* Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.

* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

* Strong leadership and communication abilities.

For more information regarding this opportunity contact Lomond MacPherson