Despatch Manager

Date: 28 - 02 - 2008
This is an excellent opportunity for a pro-active, forward thinking person, looking for a challenging role, managing a fast paced Despatch Department.
You will be committed to achieving exceptional standards of service, staff management and be able to continually challenge and make improvements. This role is responsible for both the day and nightshift Despatch operations and therefore some flexibility with working hours is required.

Role:

  • Ensure timely and accurate loading of vehicles, to enable delivery by transport

team

  • Manage all inputs into dispatch operation from both internal and external customers
  • Utilise proactive & innovative solutions to ensure costs are within budget
  • Control all reverse logistics to meet out-bound schedules, in accurate and timely manner
  • Effective management of day-bays/marshalling lanes, ensuring all products are accurately recorded and despatched
  • Manage and develop staff to ensure effective team working across shifts


Experience/Requirements:


  • Minimum 2-3 years Despatch management experience
  • Experience of budgetary control and KPI management
  • Must be self-motivated and be able to use own initiative
  • Must be self-resilient
  • Excellent organisational & communication skills
  • Excellent geographical knowledge throughout UK mainland and Ireland.

If you would like more information about this position please call 01908 691 006 or email your CV with salary expectation to info@logisticsolutions-uk.com