Shipping industry 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.

Key Responsibilities: Procurement: Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure the procurement of high-quality medical supplies at competitive prices. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and specifications. Implement and maintain procurement policies and procedures. Vendor Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with medical supply vendors. Evaluate vendor performance, addressing issues and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Stay informed about market trends, new products, and industry best practices. Shipping and Logistics: Coordinate and manage the shipping of medical supplies, ensuring timely and secure delivery. Collaborate with shipping carriers and logistics partners to optimize transportation routes and costs. Track shipments and communicate delivery updates to relevant stakeholders. Inventory Management: Implement and maintain an effective inventory tracking system for medical supplies. Conduct regular audits to reconcile physical inventory with records. Monitor stock levels and coordinate reorder processes to prevent shortages. Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, shipments, and inventory transactions. Prepare and process purchase orders, invoices, and shipping documents. Generate reports on procurement and inventory metrics for management review. Compliance and Regulations: Stay informed about and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards for medical supplies procurement and shipping. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. Proven experience in procurement and shipping roles, preferably within the medical supplies industry. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Familiarity with procurement software and inventory management systems. Knowledge of shipping regulations and logistics coordination. Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Attributes: Detail-oriented and highly organized. Strong problem-solving skills. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Adaptability and flexibility in handling changing priorities.

We are looking for early-career and experienced professional Barbers to join our team here at Etch with potential to take on Shop Manager roles and boost the diversity of your skills in selling, management and leadership. Our first site will be the first of many taking a fresh and sustainable approach to barbering. We are upcycling 20ft shipping containers to functional barbershops and placing these in high-footfall locations. The first site being in Gallions Reach Shopping Park, East London (E6 7ER). If you're looking to grow your barbering career and be part of a mission-driven brand, please apply below and get in touch with us to have a chat about the opportunities. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING BARBERING Providing a top-flight barbering service and consultation. CUSTOMER SERVICE Offering a personalised and memorable experience to our valued clients along with suggestions from our product range. HOUSEKEEPING Store cleanliness, hygiene, organisation and general maintenance. OPERATIONS Overall retail management to meet our strict brand standards. WHAT YOU’LL HAVE HARD SKILLS Classic barbering and mens cutting techniques with clipper work and scissor over comb together with knowledge of layering, graduation and lines. Ability to produce shapes, styles and finishing ability. Experience of wet-shaving and beard grooming/shaping. SOFT SKILLS Confident communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well within a team and independently. Industry know-how and a passion for continuous learning. Time management, discipline and leadership capabilities. Previous retail experience is a plus, but not mandatory. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? (GET IN TOUCH TO DISCUSS A COMMISSION / REVENUE SHARE PACKAGE) RETAIL PARK LOCATION (Rare for Barbershops) We will be based in a busy retail park at a high footfall location in London, i.e. 150,000 visitors per week. MISSION Be part of an inclusive brand that aims to deliver profit, purpose and evolve the industry. We are a venture-backed business. PRODUCT Earn commission on the sale of our product range. TIPS You get to keep 100% of tips from customer generosity. PARKING We provide allocated free parking spaces to our barbers. EXPERIENCE: Barbering: 2-3 years (required) Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed. Job Type: Full-time