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K.A.G. Recruitment are delighted to exclusively present an exceptional opportunity for a Logistics & Transport Manager to join our client, a frontrunner in the Food Manufacturing industry based in Birmingham. This role is a chance to help grow operations, co-ordinate and optimise transportation across the business.

Position: Logistics & Transport Manager

Location: Birmingham (B37)

Reports To: Financial Controller

Salary: Upto £55,000 + KPI Bonus

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 30am to 4 30pm, Friday 8 30am to 2 00pm (potential home working 1 day per week)

Your Role

You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all transportation activities across the supply chain. This role will ensure efficient scheduling of livestock transport, liaising between internal teams (procurement, rearing, finishing, and supply chain planning), and maintain high standards of operational efficiency, compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Transport & Logistics Coordination

• Plan, book, and manage transport for livestock movements, ensuring efficiency and adherence to schedules.
• Optimise logistics planning to minimise costs while maintaining animal welfare standards and delivery timelines.
• Develop and implement transport contingency plans to handle delays or disruptions.
• Work closely with transport providers to negotiate rates, contracts, and service-level agreements.
  
  

• Act as the key liaison between procurement, rearing farms, finishing farms, and supply chain teams to ensure transport aligns with operational needs.
• Provide real-time updates on transport schedules, delays, and any issues affecting supply chain performance.
• Maintain strong communication with drivers and hauliers, ensuring clear expectations and compliance with company policies.
  
  

• Ensure all transportation activities comply with Red Tractor policy, animal welfare regulations, DEFRA guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate transport records, including vehicle logs, health and safety checks, and compliance documentation.
• Implement and monitor biosecurity measures for transport to protect livestock health.
  
  

• Track key logistics KPIs (cost per journey, efficiency rates, on-time performance) and implement improvements where needed.
• Identify and implement innovative transport solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
• Work collaboratively with data and operations teams to improve transport planning and forecasting.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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