Logistics & Dispatch Manager

Westray Recruitment Vacancy Page; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Annual base Salary of £32k – £35k DOE.
• Monday to Friday working hours, 8.30pm-5pm.
• 20 days leave + Bank holidays, additional 1 holiday per year of service.
• Pension contribution scheme
• This is an office-based role
• The best in training, upskilling and self-development
• Based in Rossendale
• Hugely supportive and collaborative culture, progression opportunities are consistent.
• Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth
• Permanent position from day one
• Warm, friendly and hugely supportive team.
  
  

THE BUSINESS

Our fantastic client specialises in developing line-marking products for the largest distributor in the UK and currently exporting to 34 countries, worldwide - on 5 continents. The Logistics/Dispatch Manager will oversee and coordinate all aspects of order dispatching and inventory management, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods worldwide. The role includes managing the dispatch team, coordinating with logistics partners, and maintaining data accuracy across all dispatch activities.

THE ROLE

• Oversee and manage the dispatch of over 120 pallets per week worldwide
• Manage and lead the dispatch team, organising time off and annual leave bookings in the HRIS
• Generate daily order picking lists using Microsoft D365
• Allocate picking notes to dispatch operatives to ensure orders are picked and shipped accurately.
• Ensure accuracy of data recording of batch numbers, weights, dims etc.
• Work with logistics partners and log all deliveries with the relevant couriers for both UK and export orders, ensuring tracking numbers are sent to export customers.
• Manage weekly inventory checks on select items and oversee the completion of 2x annual stock takes.
• Stock Movement & Transfer Journals
• Liaise with planner on stock replenishment & order ready dates.
• Ensure all goods are dispatched accurately and in a timely manner
• Monitor email and respond to queries
  
  

THE PERSON

• Microsoft Office skills with excellent excel knowledge
• Knowledge and experience of accounting software packages e.g. Sage, D365 etc.
• Good Communication & Time Management Skills
• Can reliably commute to Rossendale
• Excellent people management knowledge
• FLT & Reach Licence (in house or full) – Not essential
• Previous experience working in a busy dispatch environment
• System knowledge hugely welcomed, D365 or any similar knowledge would be hugely beneficial but not essential.
  
  

TO APPLY

Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Kyle Jevons who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Kyle at Westray Recruitment Group – 01642 612 600