48 Logistics jobs in Milton Keynes

Logistics Manager

Food Manufacturing

High Wycombe

Major Recruitment is working alongside a global flavour and extracts business which have facilities across Europe, North America and Asia. They are looking for a Logistics Manager based full-time on site in High Wycombe

As a Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient movement of goods to meet customer requirements. This role involves managing the end-to-end logistics operations, from procurement to distribution, ensuring that products are delivered on time and in good condition while optimising costs.

Key Responsibilities of a Logistics Manager:

• Logistics Operations Management: Plan, organize, and manage all logistics activities, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Work closely with procurement, production, and sales teams to ensure the smooth flow of materials and products to meet customer demand and production schedules.
• Shipping & Receiving: Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and materials, including managing inbound and outbound shipments, tracking, and delivery documentation.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Build and maintain relationships with logistics
• Cost Optimization: Analyze logistics costs and develop strategies to reduce transportation and warehousing expenses while improving service levels.
• Team Management: Lead, train, and develop the logistics team, ensuring high performance, productivity, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Technology & Systems: Utilize logistics and supply chain software, including Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and ERP systems, to track shipments, manage inventory, and improve efficiency.
• Reporting & Analysis: Monitor logistics performance and key performance indicators (KPIs), generate reports for management, and recommend improvements to enhance supply chain effectiveness.

Skills required to be a successful Logistics Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in logistics, supply chain management, or operations
• Strong knowledge of logistics processes, inventory management, and distribution systems.
• Experience with ERP systems, TMS, and WMS software.
• Exceptional organisational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop employees.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of customs regulations, import/export procedures, and international logistics.
• Experience in implementing process improvements or cost-saving initiatives.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to 55,000
• Company bonus
• Holiday is 25 days and 8 bank holidays
• 4% pension after three months
• Private health care after probation
• Dental care after probation

Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward.

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Join us on this mission as a Logistics Operative working in our Packing Department at our Denham site. You'll be preparing, packing and labelling products and components for transport internally and to new and existing customers and suppliers, whilst undertaking multi-skilled duties within Packing.

Aspects of the role include to:

• Primary and final packing of parts, components and products in accordance with the customer and technical requirements.
• Validating batch numbers, part descriptions and amount against the SAP system and flagging discrepancies to Cell Leaders.
• Ensure that all goods are packed with the appropriate materials according to the instructions, and that labels and addresses are attached and clearly visible/legible.
• Ensuring that delivery instructions are correct and identify the package to be shipped.
• Liaising with the Logistics team and Shipping clerk to ensure that goods are ready for dispatch.
• To undertake self-inspection and quality check of work undertaken.
• To become competent in a variety of multi-skilled duties within Detail Stores, Raw Material Stores and Internal Transport using a variety of processes and techniques in accordance with company and departmental objectives.
• To accurately pick, pack and issue materials, goods and stock from Detail and Raw Material Stores areas.
• To take receipt of all materials, goods and stock from the main factory and external sources into the Detail Stores.
• Internal transportation - movement of goods throughout the factory including use of the forklift truck, Robur electric pallet stacker and scissor lift equipment.
• Undertaking duties within Raw Material Stores such as saw operation.

Characteristics & Skills

• Basic stores and packing experience gained from a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Can work under pressure to balance competing job priorities to agreed deadlines.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel.
• Has a structured and methodical working style with good interpersonal skills and a team player with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow instructions / requests whether verbal or written.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you'll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

Your benefits in detail

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• The ability to purchase additional leave maximum 1 week.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Location: Luton

Salary: up to £40,000

Are you a driven individual who would like to support a company's exciting growth plans? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Liberty Recruitment Group is delighted to be working exclusively with a leading distributor in supporting them in their search for a Logistics Manager. This is a full-time, permanent position and is predominantly office-based.

The main purpose of this role is to be responsible for the operational management of the logistics, transport and warehouse functions.

Some of your duties will include:

• Ensuring employees adhere to Health & Safety
li>Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the depot KPI’s < i>Responsible for Depot Financial budgeting and control
• Managing and motivating a team of 8 which may soon grow to 13
li>Ensuring optimum utilisation of resources, drivers and vehicles
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers

The ideal candidate:

You will have previous experience in a similar logistics environment.

You will need an excellent working knowledge of H&S practices, people management experience and strong leadership skills. You will also need to be a team builder, motivating, and keen to lead by example.   

What’s in it for you?

A car allowance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, EAP and various other company benefits!

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact a member of the Liberty Recruitment Group team now!

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Location: Luton

Salary: up to £40,000

Are you a driven individual who would like to support a company's exciting growth plans? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Liberty Recruitment Group is delighted to be working exclusively with a leading distributor in supporting them in their search for a Logistics Manager. This is a full-time, permanent position and is predominantly office-based.

The main purpose of this role is to be responsible for the operational management of the logistics, transport and warehouse functions.

Some of your duties will include:

• Ensuring employees adhere to Health & Safety
li>Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the depot KPI’s < i>Responsible for Depot Financial budgeting and control
• Managing and motivating a team of 8 which may soon grow to 13
li>Ensuring optimum utilisation of resources, drivers and vehicles
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers

The ideal candidate:

You will have previous experience in a similar logistics environment.

You will need an excellent working knowledge of H&S practices, people management experience and strong leadership skills. You will also need to be a team builder, motivating, and keen to lead by example.   

What’s in it for you?

A car allowance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, EAP and various other company benefits!

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact a member of the Liberty Recruitment Group team now!

Logistics Planning Manager

Alexander Steele is supporting a leading food manufacturing business in Buckinghamshire to appoint a Logistics Planning Manager. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of raw materials and finished goods through the supply chain, maintaining alignment with production schedules and customer demand.

What’s on Offer:

• Paying up to £50,000 + 10% bonus
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical care/dental care
• 4% pension
• Onsite Monday – Friday (flexibility with hours)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement logistics strategies that ensure efficient transportation, warehousing, and distribution of food products.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics with suppliers, warehouses, and transportation providers.
• Collaborate with production planning, procurement, and quality teams to ensure material availability and timely order fulfilment.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and negotiate service contracts.
• Develop contingency plans for disruptions in the supply chain.

Background Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of logistics or supply chain experience in food manufacturing or a similarly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and logistics software (e.g., TMS, WMS).
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

For more information regarding this opportunity contact Lomond MacPherson on:

/ 07900416043

JD Logistics is a leading integrated supply chain and logistics provider in China, known for its advanced technology, nationwide delivery network, and expertise in managing large-scale e-commerce and retail logistics operations. We are growing ambitiously in the UK and EU region.

We are seeking a seasoned Logistics Manager to lead the end-to-end warehousing and delivery operations for large appliances and bulky products. This role is responsible for optimizing cost efficiency, driving operational excellence, and ensuring strong performance across warehouse, distribution, and installation teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Management & Efficiency Optimization:

• Take ownership of cost rates and budget performance at the distribution center (DC).
• Plan DC resources effectively and implement lean management to improve labor productivity and reduce costs.
• Ensure alignment with corporate cost-control goals while optimizing workflow and resource allocation.

Operational Leadership:

• Lead local warehousing, delivery, and installation teams to ensure high performance and alignment with corporate policies.
• Monitor internal KPIs and adjust operational strategies as needed to support business growth.
• Strengthen coordination between picking, warehousing, and distribution to improve fulfillment efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Process Optimization & Innovation:

• Continuously improve internal workflows and enhance organizational coordination.
• Drive iterative improvements to operational models and execution.

Stakeholder & Government Relations:

• Maintain strong communication with external clients and upstream/downstream partners.
• Foster productive relationships with local government and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance and readiness for crisis management.
• Oversee loss prevention and ensure site safety and security.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or above in Logistics Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in both warehousing and delivery, and installation knowledge is a huge plus
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse picking and distribution operations.
• Proven track record in cost management, lean operations, and team leadership.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally
• English is the working language, yet Chinese(Mandarin) is a huge plus (communicating with HQ)

Our client, a global retailer with huge growth plans, is looking to recruit a Logistics Administrator to join their supply chain team at their UK head office near Marlow.

You will support in the cost effective, timely and compliant movement of all imported and exported stock, ensuring the smooth flow of goods from origin to final delivery destination.

Previous experience in supply chain or logistics.

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Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday Friday 1330-2200 or 1530-000

Location: Northampton

Why work for DACHSER?

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