We are looking for an experienced Senior Logistics Controller to join great team in an established family-owned business in Leeds (LS11). Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and pioneers of super low loss amorphous transformer technology.

The role:

• Oversee, manage and optimise international and domestic supply chain operations.
• You will have a solid understanding of international logistics, including import/export regulations, customs procedures, and global transportation solutions.
• You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective import, handling, and customs management of transformers from India to UK, and then UK logistics, handling and storage – including factory and customer sites.
• You will ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations with an emphasis on Health and Safety and cost optimisation.
• You will be responsible for managing Logistics relationships with existing partners and developing solutions and processes for the “onboarding” of new partners in order to provide our client with competitive rates and to optimise service levels and availability.
• This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• You will work closely with various departments including Procurement, Sales, Projects, and Contracts.
• You will ideally have a proven track record in international logistics management with a focus on optimising processes, reducing costs and improving service levels.
• You will also be responsible for managing relationships with third-party Logistics partners, negotiating, and managing Logistics contracts and monitoring performance, ensuring Logistics partners meet our client high standards.
• In addition, you will be expected to stay up to date with industry best practice and to continuously seek out opportunities for improvement. This is a challenging and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Selecting and “onboarding” Logistics partners, negotiating solid contracts and managing KPI’s including the optimisation of operations rates.
• Planning/monitoring deliveries to/from UK ports, site, UK storage
• Supervising logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services
• Researching and developing ideal shipping techniques, routes, and carriers
• Incorporate logistics into company procedures, operations, and processes
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and customs procedures – including HS code allocation
• Updating and evaluating KPI’s, optimising performance and driving efficiency
• Assist in managing shipment and custom activities for import services
• Identify, eliminate logistics obstacles to ensure safe and timely logistics activities
• Break down Logistics activities and develop standard operating procedures
• Inform of cost changes, shipment issues, supply concerns and solutions to team in a timely manner
• Optimise transportation methods and consolidate where possible to reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Manage and develop relationships with third-party logistics partners and internal stakeholders
• Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions within the supply chain
• Setting up and maintaining schedules for inbound and outbound shipments

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Over 5 years’ experience in international logistics management is essential, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrable experience of system and process improvement
• Experience handling heavy and break-bulk cargo essential
• Excellent I.T skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong communicator with the ability to challenge peers
• Experience working with ERP / MRP systems (MS Dynamics preferably)
• Flexibility to adapt to change
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organisational capabilities
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Good interpersonal skills with a ‘can-do’ attitude

Salary and benefits:

• Salary negotiable dependant on experience
• 37.5 hours per week office based
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Company Profit Share Scheme (currently running at 20% of annual salary)
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Pension
• Parking on site