Senior Logistics Manager

1w1 week ago

AWE

GB · Full-time · £55,000 – £75,000

About this role

The Senior Logistics Manager provides Operational Management and Leadership for Logistics teams in support of material planning for programme and operational demand, inventory control, warehousing and distribution activities to meet business requirements. At AWE, it's not just a job—our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. This role lets you play your part in that mission.

You will manage receipt and dispatch of materials and inventory, engaging with external and internal stakeholders. Lead effective inventory management and control of stock, liaising with Supply Chain Management and international shipping while reporting to the central logistics sub function. Oversee warehousing for appropriate storage and any required inspection, testing or maintenance to corporate standards.

Provide management and leadership of all logistics personnel in your area, ensuring the team has capabilities to fulfil tasks now and meet future business needs. Promote through life management of material, GFA, consumables and spares from demand identification to disposition. Manage effective transport activities within your area of accountability.

AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, giving every other Friday off plus 270 hours annual leave. Due to the classified nature of the work, there are limited opportunities to work from home—the successful candidate will spend most time onsite. Deliver improvements in performance for all aspects of logistics within your area.

Requirements

Proven leadership and management skills for logistics teams
Experience in material planning and through life management of inventory, consumables and spares
Knowledge of inventory control processes and stock reporting
Expertise in warehousing operations including storage, inspection, testing and maintenance to standards
Ability to manage receipt, dispatch and transport of materials with stakeholders
Skills in supply chain liaison and international shipping coordination
Track record of delivering logistics performance improvements

Responsibilities

Manage and lead all logistics personnel within your area, ensuring appropriate capabilities to fulfil tasks now and meet future business requirements
Lead through life management of material, GFA, consumables and spares required to support capability and operational deliverables, from demand identification through to disposition
Accountable for receipt and dispatch of materials and inventory within your area, including engagement with external and internal stakeholders
Manage effective inventory management and control of stock within your area, liaising with Supply Chain Management and international shipping, and reporting inventory accounts
Manage effective warehousing activities, ensuring appropriate storage of materials and assets and arranging for inspection, testing or maintenance to corporate standards
Manage effective transport activities within your area
Deliver improvements in performance for all aspects of logistics within your area

Benefits

9-day working fortnight—every other Friday off, plus 270 hours annual leave
Market leading contributory pension scheme (AWE pays 9% to 13% of pensionable pay)
Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave 39 weeks full pay, Paternity Leave 4 weeks full pay
Opportunities for professional career development including funding for annual membership of relevant professional body
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
Discounts on everyday spending and special leave policy including paid volunteering and public service