Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

Role: Full-time, permanent

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee the warehouse and transport operations from our National Distribution Centre (NDC) based in Didcot. The site is run by a contracted third-party logistics provider (DHL). This role is responsible for ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, maintaining high customer service levels while adhering to regulatory &​ GDP standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in life science supply chain and 3PL oversight.

The role will primarily be based at the Didcot site but will require travel, when required, to Barnstaple, Stockley Park &​ other customer/supplier locations.

• Manage 3PL Operations: Oversee the performance of the 3PL partner, ensuring KPIs related to on-time delivery, order accuracy, inventory management, and cost control are met.
• Focused on service delivery for UK customers / patients as well as supporting our international supply chain to 3rd party customers &​ affiliates.
• Act as liaison between the 3PL and the Accord estate management team for site maintenance work
• Cost Management: Monitor logistics costs (warehouse &​ transport) in line with contracts &​ agreed budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Performance Monitoring &​ Reporting: Track and analyse key logistics metrics, generate reports, and provide insights for continuous improvement. Contribute to monthly review meetings

The Person:

Essential:

• Proven, relevant, experience within Supply Chain &​ managing 3PL relationship.
• Assertive and tenacious with the ability to follow-up. Able to constructively challenge. Excellent commercial understanding.
• Strong project management experience delivering value added efficiencies and initiatives.
• Excellent organisational skills &​ decision making &​ time management
• Able to demonstrate that they can deliver results.
• Proven ability to deal with complexity and manage relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Prior use and understanding of ERP systems and working with MRP, MPS, DRP.
• Proficient in the use of Excel &​ Power BI
• Proven, relevant, experience in a UK Pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (GDP, etc.) in pharmaceutical logistics.

The Rewards:

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.