Logistics Manager

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Logistics Manager

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)

Location: Keynsham, Bristol

About Pet Drugs Online

As one of the UK’s biggest and most trusted suppliers of affordable veterinary medicines and pet products, our aim is simple – to provide the very best for the nation’s pets just as we do for our own. Not only are we one of the largest retailers of pet medications: we’re also part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s largest veterinary group.

At Pet Drugs Online we’re striving to give our customers a fantastic experience and we recognise that our ability to do that rests with our greatest asset – our people. We feel personally invested in the continued success of the business and we aim to create a working environment that encourages you to feel the same way.

As Logistics Manager in our fast-paced and rapidly growing business you will be responsible for our main in-house warehouse operations, the management of our supplier base, our contract couriers, and outsourced operations. You will manage the warehouse, and supply chain teams with c. 50 FTE for a business with over £100m of sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the warehouse and its staff, ensuring compliant and efficient working practices.
• Assess and recommend appropriate working patterns to support the order volume.
• Establish a direct labour plan and forecast to meet predicted demand.
• Providing strong leadership and management to the warehouse team, including regular performance reviews.
• Creation of KPIs to cover overall business performance from financial reporting e.g. stock value, weeks on hand, to individual performance e.g. error tracking.
• Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Develop cost planning, tracking, and reporting to ensure all operational costs are managed to plan but can flex as demand fluctuations occur.
• Lead on health and safety matters implementing quick and effective solutions where needed.
• Overseeing all aspects of stock control, including warehouse organisation, location accuracy and safety stock levels.
• Facility management – ensuring compliance with current regulations and ad hoc changes as required to support the business.
• Manage the goods-in, picking and packing teams and supply chain team, setting objectives, and carrying out regular performance reviews.
• Establish and role-model a culture of continuous improvement across all processes and systems.

What we are looking for

• Experience in similar role in similar scaled and growing business or ready for that next step in your career.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross functional role.
• Strong leadership and people skills with the ability to motivate, set objectives and performance manage.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety measures in a warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of stock control systems.
• A proven track record in a logistics or distribution environment.
• Integrity to manage and safeguard company culture and role model our values and behaviours.
• Enjoy working within a fast-paced environment and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Must have a supportive and approachable nature.

Benefits of working with us:

• 5 weeks holiday (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Your birthday as a paid day off each year
• Discounts across our products together with discounted veterinary fees within IVCE practices (up to 50%)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Bring your dog to work
• Company pension - Employee 5% / Employer 3%
• EAP and supportive wellbeing programmes
• Family friendly policies
• Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
• Access to our rewards platform where you can enjoy discounts with a wide variety of retailers

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please click on the button above or send your CV and a covering letter telling us why you’re right for this role to people@petdrugsonline.co.uk

Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.

Additional information:

We welcome applications from people across all communities and backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse workforce supports our commitment to building an including working environment where our team members can thrive and reach their full potential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person