Head of Logistics

This is a key role reporting to the Operations Director and heading the Logistics and Warehouse functions.,

• Provide leadership to the warehouse and logistics teams in the UK and Netherlands.


• Create long term plans and annual budgets to be submitted to the board of directors.


• Work in conjunction with the finance department to monitor and control costs in line with KPIs and Business Unit targets.


• Monitor performance, customer service SLAs costs, wastage and stock accuracy.


• Report departmental performance to the board at monthly meetings.


• Strict adherence to all company policies and procedures in the corporate governance manual.


• Ensure that requirements as laid down by our insurers are met.


• Management of the warehouse and despatch functions, aiming for world-class excellence in safety, reliability, quality, traceability, productivity, efficiency and cost-effective operation.


• Management and control of inbound goods schedule to minimise time and costs of goods in port.


• Ensure all staff are trained in the skills needed to achieve high standards of safety, effectiveness and productivity.


• Coach and guide line managers to achieve strategic business objectives.


• Complete people management activities such as planning & delegation, recruitment, onboarding, wellbeing, absence, conduct, performance, objectives and pay reviews.


• Establish shift and management cover as necessary to meet customer service requirements.


• Liaise with the sales, purchasing and quality teams to meet the needs of customers.


• Effectively implement cost saving initiatives e.g. volume rebates and waste minimisation, and monitor/control and optimise stocks.


• Ensure the handling, storage and despatch of all incoming raw materials and packed product meet both legal and company requirements.


• Ensure products are stored at the required temperatures that stock is rotated and cared for in store, and that loading and despatch meet set deadlines.


• Ensure warehouse processes meet the standards as stipulated in the CCL Quality Assurance Manual and meet all regulative and legislative requirements, in accordance with customer protocols.


Travel is required to our site in the Netherlands as and when necessary.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have demonstratable experience managing Warehouse and Logistics teams along with an excellent understanding of international trade compliance and logistics operations. Experience working within a food/ingredient sector is desirable but not essential.,
• Excellent organisation skills


• Outstanding attention to detail


• Deadline focused


• Exceptional communicator with the ability to persuade and influence senior management


• Resilient with the ability to remain calm under pressure


• Positive and pro-active approach to problem solving
  
  Here at Cambridge Commodities, we are the leading supplier of nutritional ingredients and product solutions to the sports nutrition, food & beverage, animal nutrition and health & wellbeing industries.


We are a "Certified B Corporation " which stands for "Benefit for all" meaning we are part of a global community of businesses that use business as a force for good®, by meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

We are a fun, innovative and entrepreneurial business with a people focused culture and fun/friendly environment. We want our employees to have a good work/life balance and enjoy coming to work. Some benefits of working for us include:

• Competitive salary,


• State of the art facilities,


• Personal development investment,


• L&D system (700+ courses),


• Free on-site gym,


• Free fruit and Friday lunches,


• Death in Service benefit (4 x salary),


• LifeWorks Wellbeing EAP,


• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme,


• Cycle to Work Scheme,


• Paid Time off for Charity Days,


• Social Events, and more.


We believe that success starts with the finest ingredients, and that includes our employees! We would not be the success we are today without our amazing and diverse workforce. People are at the very core of our business and are the reason for why we do what we do, whether they are our employees, our customers, or the end consumer.

Protecting the environment and supporting sustainability is hugely important to us and we are proud to be achieving zero waste to landfill with a highly energy efficient Head Office.

If you think you would like to be a part of Cambridge Commodities, keep reading for more details on the role., This is a permanent position with hybrid working in the office and from home. Hours will be 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday) from 09:00am to 17:30pm.,
• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free parking


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• On-site gym


• Paid volunteer time


• Referral programme


• Work from home


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• No weekends


Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)