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As a logistics manager, you work under the operational director to oversee all business logistics and operations. You ensure all processes – inventory management, supply chain coordination, secure transportation and quality control – meet high standards.

Day to day, you manage and optimise the supply chain, through procurement, inventory control, transportation and logistics. You ensure high-value items ship securely, both domestically and internationally, dealing with customs and import/export regulations.

To ensure timely delivery of products, you develop and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers and logistic partners, externally, and, internally, you work with sales, design and production teams, constantly being mindful of the business’s compliance with relevant laws, regulations and ethical standards.

You also implement and oversee security protocols for handling and storing inventory to prevent loss, theft, or damage as well as manage budgets and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.

Length of Training

5 years

Salary Expectations

£35,000+

Qualification Requirements

Experience
• Security and confidentiality
• Managing high-value inventory
• International shipping and customs regulations
• Quality control and how to overcome QC issues
Knowledge

You are a problem solver on and off the bench, resolving technical making issues and problems in the production supply chain.

You know the product is only as good as the team, so you are an excellent team leader able to get the best from the people.

Skills
• Superb organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional leader and team manager
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in logistics software and inventory management systems
• Discretion with confidential information
• Operate at senior management level and support other senior leaders
• Motivate, assess, plan and organise resources
• Competent at optimising process workflows
• Quick and efficient
• Exceptional time management
• Excellent understanding of the manufacturing process and techniques
• Good at delegation
Personal Attributes
• Proven leadership expertise within manufacturing
• Expert bench skills
• Competent at developing others
• Strategic thinker
• Problem solver
• Operational acumen
• Passionate and enthusiastic about jewellery and your work
• Able to adapt to conflicting priorities
• Supportive and approachable
• Confident decision maker
• Remain calm under pressure
• Adaptable and flexible
Qualification Requirements

You have a degree, maybe even a master’s, in business administration, logistics, supply chain management or a related field.

Role Also Called

Operations manager, Logistics manager, Operations director, Logistics director