Outbound/Inbound Logistics Manager Permanent Milton Keynes: £48,000 - £52,000 Manchester: £46,000 - £50,000 Hybrid/Smart Working Are you an experienced logistics professional seeking your next opportunity?
If you are ready to make a difference and are excited about leading a talented team and improving logistics processes to support learners across the UK, we want to hear from you.
At AQA, we are dedicated to ensuring that every learner receives the support they deserve, and we need someone like you to help us achieve that mission.
As the Outbound/Inbound Logistic Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading our Outbound/Inbound Logistics team to ensure the efficient and secure handling of materials for our exam series.
You will collaborate with operational teams and manage the relationships with external third parties to ensure that exam scripts and materials are dispatched to centres and returned seamlessly, we have a 100% expectation to ensure that we never let a learner down.
Your innovative approach to risk management and continuous improvement will help shape the future of our logistics processes.
What will I be doing?
Overseeing all logistics processes, from the timely outbound dispatch to secure inbound return of exam materials.
Creating and monitoring budgets, optimizing costs while upholding quality and security standards.
Developing and lead your team, fostering a culture of growth, productivity, and resilience.
Analysing data to streamline operations, minimize errors, and enhance efficiency.
Implementing robust QA protocols and adhere to governance frameworks.
Managing and fostering relationships with third party providers What will I need to succeed?
Proven experience in leading and developing high-performance teams.
Strong analytical skills to challenge existing processes and drive improvement.
The ability to build outstanding relationships with stakeholders A commitment to modelling our AQA values and contributing to our strategic priorities.
What's in it for me?
Generous leave: 25 days leave allocation plus additional Christmas and New Year's leave.
Wellbeing support: Newly refurbished office environment good transport links, complimentary tea and coffee, subsidised eateries, and a variety of staff networks and mental health resources.
Pension: Benefit from up to 11.5% employer pension contributions.
Flexible work: Enjoy a balanced 35-hour work week with flexible hours.
Office attendance is approximately two days a week but could be more due to business need, with a variety of individual and collaborative workspaces Supportive culture : A dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued and your success is our priority.
Flexibility: Potential for travel between AQA sites and to third party providers to provide seamless transitions How do I apply?
Read the full job description and upload your most recent CV with a cover letter explaining your suitability.
Interviews will be over two stages at the beginning of December, one virtual and the second face to face to enable you to see the environment in which you will be working.
AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique.
Apply now to become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
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