Average Logistics salary in the UK

JOB TITLE: Senior Logistics Specialist DEPARTMENT: Logistics REPORTING TO: Head of Logistics ABOUT CDW CDW is a leading technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organisations in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. We supply technology in workplaces of more than 250,000 companies: from start-ups to international conglomerates. With the breadth of products and services we offer, there is no request too big or too small. At CDW, you’ll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes who you will learn from and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self—and your best ideas—to CDW. JOB SUMMARY CDW have a permanent position available for a Senior Logistics Specialist to work as part of our Logistics Function, working alongside customers, partners and other Logistics & compliance professionals. You will be front and centre for CDW to deliver to over 170 countries. You will work alongside a team of Logistics professionals, leading projects, communication to senior stakeholders, escalations, advising, RCA (Root Cause Analysis) management and process improvements. You will support theday-to-daymanagement of courier relationships, and 3PL partners that CDW use globally to deliver to over 170 countries.Identifyingareas of cost saving, and improvements using analytical data. You will help manage the efficient and economical movements of goods both domestically, and across international borders in accordance with organisational policies and in compliance with relevant local, country, and international customs laws. Given the nature of our work we can have regular changes affecting any of the destinations we ship to and as such you will work alongside our Trade Compliance team to update internal documentation and databases as requirements change. Helping to execute on Trade Compliant processes, aligning to domestic and international trade rules, regulations, and laws. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Identify, research, evaluate, summarise, and communicate on potential logistics risksCarry out & log operational improvements identified during escalations, complaints, issues or risksProject lead large customer rollouts and internal logistics led projectsBe the first point of contact for a team of logistics professionalsProduce, manage and improve the departments KPIsAssist in the day to day management of all couriers & 3PL partnersProduce, manage & own the logistics R & I log, keeping stakeholders updated with progressAttend customer meetings to represent the Logistics function for solutions, projects andescalationsFull ownership of dangerous goods compliance across all global entities reporting into the UK businessIdentify & drive continual improvement & align colleagues with any changesWorking with external partners to provide Air, Road, Sea & Courier servicesHandling export & import enquiries and entriesMaintaining and improving the departments technology solutionsIdentify training needs for wider team members SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Advantageous to have experience within IT Industry & within a logistics functionAdvantageousto have experience with Trade & Compliance ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES Demonstrated experience within an International Logistics roleDangerous goods compliance experience (CDW will provide training where required)People focussed with an ability to relate and build strong relationshipsQuality focused with excellent attention to detailMethodical & analytically mindedExceptional problem solving skills & results drivenExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to communicate with logistical & non-logistical audiences in a confident, positive & enthusiastic manner at all timesTolerant and dependable under pressureAble to demonstrate adaptability in response to changing needs, priorities & deadlinesPassionate about your work and making a differenceQuality focused with excellent attention to detailMethodical & analytically mindedExperience and ability to develop and build relationships with a range of stakeholders CUSTOMER FOCUS AND WAYS OF WORKING Each coworker is accountable for their actions and is required to exercise good judgement in everything they do. Part of that responsibility includes ensuring that you understand and live up to the values and standards we set for ourselves in the CDW Way, the CDW Way Code (our code of ethics and business conduct), the Information Management System (IMS), and all other policies and procedures relevant to your role.Each coworker has a responsibility to ask questions when they are unsure of CDW’s values,standardsand policies, and to take action if they believe someone else is not acting consistently with those values, standards and policies.Each coworker is responsible for maintaining customer focus and for periodically reviewing the Circle of Service Philosophy and the Quality Policy to understand CDW’s commitment to excellent client service and continual improvement. Coworkers must report any customer problems, feedback, service outages, and service improvement suggestions to management.Each coworker is required to comply with CDW’s policies relating to Information Security and Data protection, specifically to: Protect all information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction & interferenceTreat the security of all information assets according to their designated information security classificationEnsure that they only access information assets that they are authorised to do so.Adhere to the procedure for reporting any security weakness or eventCommit to, and participate in, personal development of information security awareness & knowledgeComply with all laws and contractual obligations regarding the protection of data

One of our regular, and major logistics and retail clients based in the city centre of Peterborough are looking for a Logistics Planner to join the team. The main aim of the logistics planning team is to oversee the whole process of the product reaching the shelves from print. To ensure that the delivery of the magazines reach the relevant retailers sufficiently, the logistics team would co-ordinate with the publisher’s production team, the external transport team and the internal wholesale team. Building relations with each of these is the key to ensure the whole operation from 'print to retail’ runs smoothly. Key skills to be successful in this role include; Co-ordinating and planning skills.Internal and external relationship building.Commercial awareness including the ability to see potential cost-saving.Problem solving skills.Good general mathematic skills as weight calculations need to be observed.A good level of Excel would be highly beneficial. Although logistics experience is required, it is not essential. However, building relations and having the ability to account manage is essential. Company benefits; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.Flexible and hybrid working.Good pension and life assurance schemes.On-site gym with ample parking. This company are a great employer to work for. Please either apply to the role if you’re interested or get in touch for further information. Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website (annecorder.co.uk) and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.

Innovative task -The job requires development of Material Flow and Lineside layout for all manufacturing areas within Plant Oxford. - A broad view of possibilities and options are needed to be generated in the creation of an efficient plan. - An understanding of the cost and change management system is required with an ability to negotiate with process partners (essential). - The planning has a direct effect on the Physical Logistics budget, requiring an approach that always seeks to minimise total cost. Independence, responsibility, decisions - Responsible for selections of the appropriate options and solutions and for involvement in the high-level decision-making process. - Responsible for reporting the implementation status in a timely manner and escalating where appropriate. - Material flow process for new projects & models - direct consequence on budget & operational performance of Physical Logistics - Space & layout requirements - having direct effect on plant capacity & structure development. Influence on results - Has an impact on the efficiency of the technology through reducing structure complexity whilst maximising direct delivery opportunities. - Influencing Physical Logistics Operational Costs and space availability to utilise business effective solutions for appropriate space usage/lineside presentation methods. - Should consider Environmental issues and impact e.g. energy consumption.