The Site Logistics Manager leads logistics operations, manages teams, develops supply chain strategies, oversees production planning, and ensures regulatory compliance.
Job Description:
Job Opportunity: Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
Location: Birstall, West Yorkshire (On-site)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Benefits
We are seeking a Logistics and Supply Chain Manager to lead and transform the logistics operations at our Birstall site. This is a pivotal on-site leadership role responsible for managing inbound materials, finished goods outbound logistics, and short-term production planning across a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Logistics Team responsible for inbound materials, UK and export finished goods outbound, and short-term planning of 10 production lines.
- Drive supply chain transformation by creating and implementing a new site logistics strategy, integrating operations, supply chain, finance, and engineering.
- Own the two-week short-term production planning process, balancing production priorities with market requirements through negotiation with central planning and site leaders.
- Manage supplier relationships and operational performance of prime material deliveries.
- Ensure compliance with EU legal and regulatory requirements for the movement and export of Category 3 animal by-products, including post-Brexit customs requirements.
- Oversee the site Logistics Conversion Cost operating plan budget and lead recruitment, onboarding, development, and succession planning for your team.
About You
- Proven experience managing teams within a high-volume manufacturing, FMCG or supply chain environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, develop, and motivate a team.
- Expertise in supply chain transformation and strategy development.
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of EU export regulations and compliance, particularly post-Brexit customs requirements.
- Ability to manage complex supplier networks and third-party logistics providers.
- BA/BSc Degree (or equivalent) In Supply Chain/Business/Engineering or similar subject
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.
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Top Skills
Logistics
Production Planning
Supply Chain
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