Logistics Manager

Salary: Competitive Salary Working Pattern: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Click here for our Careers & Life at JCB pages

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to take a leading role in shaping the future of our outbound logistics function. In this role, you'll be responsible for the strategy and management of our outbound solution, including the management of third-party logistics providers and SAP transactions.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. You'll oversee all physical logistics operations from material receipt through to point of fit, ensuring materials flow efficiently and effectively to support production requirements.

What does this role involve day to day? Strong Carrier & Supplier Management Commercial & Cost Optimisation Mindset Supply Chain Knowledge Effective Communication Problem-Solving Ability Attention to Detail Continuous Improvement Focus Technical Skills proficiency with Microsoft Office tool Driving Continuous Improvement activities and initiatives.

Developing employees and succession plans to build future capability. Setting, monitoring and improving key business KPIs within the Materials Department. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve delivery performance.

This will be suited to you if... You are a proven leader and change agent who thrives on delivering positive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You have a strong understanding of logistics processes. You have experience managing and controlling product and material flows.

You have a passion for teamwork with a collaborative and proactive approach. You have strong leadership skills and a positive, can-do mentality. You have excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.

You have experience in a similar leadership role. What happens next? Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you'll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team's interview followed by an in-person interview.

We'll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at What's in it for you? This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care.

At JCB you don't just get a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too.

Then there's the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There's our Cycle to Work Scheme. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format.

If you would benefit from this support, please email, and a member of the team will be in touch. Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.

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