Logistics Team Lead

Our client, a leading Food manufacturer is urgently looking for a Logistics Team Lead to join their site in the West Midlands area and manage their overall inbound and outbound supply chain process. You will lead a team to ensure the adequate supply of raw materials and packaging for production; as well as overseeing the timely despatch of finished products to meet customer service levels. Key responsibilities: * Manage planning, procurement, production, inventory control, internal logistics and distribution to customers and third-party storage. * Maximising service levels and customer satisfaction, whilst maintaining control of inventory levels. * Manage lead times on all procurement requirements. * Lead the team ensuring they meet agreed KPI standards and manage according to budget and operational capacity. * Ensure production forecasts and promotional activity is clearly communicated to all relevant departments in a timely manner which ensures the site is adequately resourced to meet this requirement. * Monitoring stock levels and tracking products. Candidate requirements: * A degree or relevant professional qualification. * At least 3 to 5 years Supply Chain experience in a Food or Drinks manufacturing environment. * Demonstrated Purchasing, Inventory Management, Materials Planning, Stock Replenishment or Outbound Logistics management experience in a FMCG environment. * Effective people management and leadership skills. * ERP systems experience (SAP will be advantageous) Salary will be circa £45K to £50K + Benefits. The role will be based onsite in the West Midlands area. 25 leave days + 8 bank holidays