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Logistics Manager
Community Foods Ltd —Witham
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Site Transport Manager
Berkmann Wine Cellars —Thurrock
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Sales
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Assistant Depot Manager
H E Services (Plant Hire) Ltd —Strood South
- Up to £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
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Supply Chain Manager - UK & I (Cocoa & Chocolate)
GCB Cocoa UK Ltd —Glemsford
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance
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- £42,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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- £41,700 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
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- Continuous improvement
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Logistics Manager

Community Foods Ltd
Witham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£40,000 - £45,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Company events
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
SAP
Logistics
Analysis skills
Computer skills
Leadership
Communication skills
A Level

Full job description

INTRODUCTION

Community Foods Limited is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of dried fruit, nuts and seeds to the UK food industry, with customers in both the manufacturing and the retail sectors.

Our site at Witham, Essex is a fully allergen-controlled site, with multiple capabilities to pack products for large supermarkets and process dried fruits nuts and seeds in bulk for bakeries and manufacturers. We also own several brands, including the UK’s largest organic dried fruit and nut brand, Crazy Jack.

JOB PURPOSE

The overall responsibility of the Logistics Manager is to oversee and coordinate all logistics activities across the business, ensuring the efficient flow of goods from order receipt through to final delivery. This includes managing customer orders, maintaining communication with internal and external stakeholders, overseeing transport and warehousing operations, and ensuring that all logistics processes are executed effectively across multiple sites.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will include:

· Operational oversight - To manage and continuously improve the end‑to‑end logistics process, ensuring best practices are followed with a focus on cost efficiency, service quality and operational performance.

· Issue resolution - Act as the first point of escalation for all logistics related issues, ensuring timely and effective problem solving across transport, warehousing and inventory movements.

· Live operations monitoring

- Monitor live logistics activities, warehouse throughput and inbound/outbound flows.

- Identify delays or risks early and proactively communicate with relevant teams and customers.

· Coordination of goods movements

- Oversee all inbound and outbound logistics movements, including stock transfers between sites, customer deliveries and collections from suppliers or third party logistics partners.

- Manage relationships with hauliers, 3PLs and other logistics service providers.

· Inter‑site transfers

- Receive and validate transfer requests from production planning or supply chain teams.

- Confirm slot availability, schedule movements, and ensure accurate communication with warehouse teams.

- Arrange appropriate transport and ensure timely execution.

· Logistics planning and scheduling

- Maintain and update the central logistics planner, ensuring all activities are accurately recorded and aligned with operational priorities.

· Cross‑functional collaboration

- Work closely with production, supply chain, customer service and warehouse teams to ensure seamless coordination of logistics activities.

· Any other tasks as deemed reasonable by your line manager and the business

CONFIDENTIALITY

During the course of your employment you may have access to, see or hear information of a confidential nature and you are required not to disclose such information, particularly that relating to service users and staff.

You must not make any disclosure to any unauthorised person or use any confidential information relating to the business affairs, unless expressly authorised to do so by the company.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and qualifications

· Educated to A-Level or degree standard

· 3-5 Years experience within a Logistics Operation

Skills and abilities

· Team player with a flexible approach to a variety of duties.

· Good telephone manner and analytical skills.

· Ability to deal efficiently with suppliers and customers as well as colleagues on a daily basis.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft applications.

· Knowledge of SAP

· Attention to detail.

· Proactive i.e. ability to think and plan ahead.

· Determination and drive.

Good Working Knowledge / Experience of

· Outlook/Excel/Word.

· Good working knowledge of SAP would be beneficial.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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