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Logistics and Supply Chain Executive

Banbury Permanent £40,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
We're looking for a hands on Logistics & Supply Chain Executive to own the day to day flow of inventory and freight across the UK, Middle East, and China supply lanes. You will be instrumental in the setup of our partnership with our 3PL partner in Dubai, working closely with the MD in Dubai to manage operational requirements, and ensure our inventory, inbound/outbound shipments, and cost controls run smoothly and on time.
  • Competitive Salary up to £45,000
  • Experience managing 3PL performance and freight forwarder relationships

About Our Client

The company is a market leader, recognized for innovation, quality, and reliability. With ambitious plans to expand into global consumer electronics markets, they seek a strategic, hands-on Logistics & Supply Chain Executive to own the day to day flow of inventory and freight across the UK.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

* 3PL Relationship (Dubai): Act as the first point of contact for our Dubai 3PL; oversee SLAs, inbound/outbound accuracy, stock integrity, and issue resolution.
* Stakeholder Management (Dubai): Work directly with the MD in Dubai to capture requirements, plan operational cadence, and deliver service levels.
* Inventory Management (company owned stock): Maintain accurate inventory levels; lead cycle counts/reconciliations; own inventory reporting (weekly/monthly dashboards, variance analysis, ageing/slow movers).
* Middle East Logistics: Manage end to end air and ocean freight shipments into the Middle East, ensuring compliance with documentation, Incoterms, customs, and local regulations.
* UK Outbound (D2C & B2B): Review and propose carrier options and service levels for UK D2C (cost, transit time, delivery performance, customer experience); run RFPs and rate negotiations.
* Freight Forecasting: Build and maintain a rolling freight forecast aligned to demand, supply, and promotional activity; communicate capacity needs to forwarders and 3PLs.
* China → UK Inbound: Consolidate, plan, and book shipments from China to the UK (FCL/LCL/air); manage documentation, milestones, and exceptions.
* Airfreight Quotations & Management: Source, compare, and award airfreight quotes; monitor performance vs. quoted transit and cost; escalate delays proactively.
* Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements across carrier mix, and documentation accuracy to reduce cost and elevate service.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Logistics & Supply Chain Executive should have:

* Logistics Expertise: Proven experience coordinating air and ocean freight, ideally into the Middle East (customs, documentation, free zones, and regional delivery nuances).
* Inventory Control & Reporting: Strong grasp of stock accuracy, reconciliations, and root cause analysis; confidence creating and presenting inventory and KPI dashboards.
* Freight Operations: Skilled in shipment consolidation, carrier booking, Incoterms, and milestone management from origin to final mile; comfortable running RFPs and rate comparisons.
* Analytical & Commercial: Advanced Excel/Sheets skills (lookups, pivots), data driven decision making, and a track record of identifying and delivering cost down initiatives.
* Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Clear communicator who can influence and build productive relationships with 3PLs, forwarders, and internal teams (including senior stakeholders).
* Problem Solving & Ownership: Proactive, organised, and calm under pressure; able to manage exceptions and competing deadlines across multiple lanes and time zones.
* Compliance & Documentation: Working knowledge of customs, export/import paperwork, commercial invoices, packing lists, HS codes, and trade terms.
* Systems: Familiarity with WMS/TMS, carrier portals, and MS Office/Google Workspace; bonus for Power BI/Tableau exposure.Qualifications & Experience:* 5+ years in logistics/supply chain, ideally with both UK outbound (D2C and B2B) and international inbound (China → UK / China → Dubai) exposure.
* Experience managing 3PL performance and freight forwarder relationships.
* Formal supply chain/logistics qualification desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £45000.
* Permanent position with growth opportunities.
* A supportive and inclusive company culture.
* Opportunities to work on innovative projects.
* Comprehensive benefits package.If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Logistics & Supply Chain Executive, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Balkar Brier
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6957354
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Import / Export
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Banbury
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Balkar Brier
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-022026-6957354