Logistics Consultant
Posted Today by Cast UK
£80,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bedfordshire
Summary: A leading manufacturer in the FMCG sector is seeking a Logistics Consultant for a 6-month fixed-term contract to enhance operational efficiency across its supply chain. The role involves working with senior stakeholders to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements in logistics and warehousing operations. The position emphasizes data-driven decision-making to optimize processes and improve service levels. There is potential for the role to transition into a permanent position based on performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluating and redesigning warehouse layouts, workflows, and inventory management processes
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations
- Managing and optimising relationships with 3PL providers, ensuring performance, compliance, and value delivery
- Developing KPIs and performance metrics to monitor operational effectiveness
- Identifying opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and process standardisation
- Supporting strategic planning for future growth and capacity requirements
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in logistics consulting, supply chain optimisation, or a similar role
- Strong expertise in managing and improving 3PL relationships
- Demonstrated success in driving warehouse efficiency and process improvement initiatives
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience within FMCG or manufacturing environments is highly desirable
Salary (Rate): £80,000 yearly
City: Bedfordshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Logistics Consultant (6 Month FTC)
£80,000 Benefits
Bedfordshire
A leading and rapidly growing manufacturer in the FMCG sector is seeking an experienced Logistics Consultant to drive operational excellence across its supply chain network. This is a high-impact role focused on improving warehouse efficiency, optimising processes, and enhancing the performance of third-party logistics (3PL) partners. This role will be an initial 6 month contract, with the potential of being offered a permanent position.
The Role
You will work closely with senior stakeholders to assess current logistics and warehousing operations, identify inefficiencies, and implement scalable improvements. With a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, you will lead initiatives that enhance throughput, reduce costs, and improve service levels across the distribution network.
Key responsibilities include:
- Evaluating and redesigning warehouse layouts, workflows, and inventory management processes
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations
- Managing and optimising relationships with 3PL providers, ensuring performance, compliance, and value delivery
- Developing KPIs and performance metrics to monitor operational effectiveness
- Identifying opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and process standardisation
- Supporting strategic planning for future growth and capacity requirements
About You
- Proven experience in logistics consulting, supply chain optimisation, or a similar role
- Strong expertise in managing and improving 3PL relationships
- Demonstrated success in driving warehouse efficiency and process improvement initiatives
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience within FMCG or manufacturing environments is highly desirable
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £80,000
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing and dynamic organisation
- Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment