Autoparts jobs in United Kingdom

Job Description: As a Logistics Manager in our autoparts company, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing the transportation and distribution processes. Your responsibilities will include: 1. Supply Chain Management: Manage and optimize the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of autoparts from suppliers to our facility and onward to customers. 2. Inventory Control: Implement effective inventory management strategies to minimize holding costs while maintaining adequate stock levels to meet customer demand. 3. Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to coordinate shipments, monitor delivery schedules, and address any logistics-related issues to ensure a seamless supply chain. 4. Transportation Oversight: Oversee the selection and management of transportation providers, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance to ensure timely and cost-efficient deliveries. 5. Customs Compliance: Ensure compliance with international customs regulations for cross-border shipments, including documentation and tariff requirements. 6. Process Improvement: Continuously analyze logistics processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall logistics performance. 7. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate logistics-related risks, such as disruptions in the supply chain or transportation delays, to minimize potential impact on operations. 8. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the team's success in meeting organizational objectives. 9. Reporting and Analysis: Generate and analyze logistics reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to assess performance and identify areas for improvement. 10. Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about relevant industry regulations, trade compliance, and transportation laws to ensure the company's adherence to legal requirements. Requirements: - Proven experience in logistics management within the automotive or autoparts industry. - Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, transportation, and customs regulations. - Excellent leadership and communication skills. - Proficiency in using logistics and inventory management software. - Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement process improvements. - Familiarity with international shipping and trade compliance. If you are a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for optimizing logistics operations in the autoparts industry, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.