Logistics Manager - 12mo Maternity Cover Remote
Job description
Bleach London is the brainchild of renowned fashion hairstylist Alex Brownsell, who pioneered the twenty-first-century home hair colour revolution. She turned bleaching and dyeing friends' hair at home into the world’s first salon focused on colouring rather than cutting. Ten years, four locations and a ground-breaking product range later, Bleach London now ships an ever-evolving selection of home bleaches, toners, colour and care products all over the world. All formulas are vegan and cruelty-free and come with expert instructions that allow consumers to bleach and dye like a professional in no time.
To date, the company has sold over £30 million worth of products in the UK alone and is carried in retailers including Boots, Superdrug, Look Fantastic and ASOS, as well as Walmart, Kroger and CVS in the US. This is an excellent opportunity to join a female-led and Private Equity backed market disruptor.
The Role (12 month maternity cover)
We are looking for a Logistics Manager with strong experience in logistics and freight management. You will be a key member of the Supply Chain team reporting to the CFO. You will coordinate inbound logistics and facilitate the import of products into the UK and US and be responsible for key areas including but not limited to customs documentation, assisting in data and information gathering and liaising with key stakeholders within the wider company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate inbound logistics from suppliers based throughout the UK and the EU
- Facilitate the import of products into the UK and US by air and sea, including liaising with freight forwarders, couriers and warehouse contacts for delivery bookings
- Assisting with queries and resolving issues with export orders, including customs documentation
- Work closely with our US based supply chain teams to understand timings and plans for incoming shipments
- Record and track all incoming shipments with freight companies regularly to ensure timely delivery
- Help to facilitate necessary changes to logistics processes caused by any industry/regulatory changes such as Brexit or any forthcoming trade agreements
- · Assist in data and information gathering to support KPI reviews, including warehouse and inbound carrier logistics performance
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to answer queries on incoming shipments and proactively communicate any delays and potential solutions
- Assist as necessary in overseeing product compliance activities such as labelling of stock
- Identify areas for process improvements internally and with our partners across the end-to-end supply chain
- Assisting finance and wider supply chain with month end activities and reporting, such as creating inventory valuation reports
Experience:
- Strong logistics or supply chain/freight management experience
- Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
- Able to use initiative and provide solutions to supply chain challenges
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to communicate in a timely and effective manner both internally and externally
- Experienced in the use of Microsoft office applications, with good excel skills
- Basic knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP
At Bleach London we want the diversity of our team to reflect the diversity of our customers. We pride ourselves on an inclusive work environment where everyone feels supported and respected which in turn nurtures new ideas, thinking and approaches.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Logistics: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 14/05/2023
Reference ID: LM23
Expected start date: 19/06/2023
