Logistics Manager
Logistics Manager
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Job Description
Tala is on a mission to share sustainable, flattering, competitively priced women s activewear with the world. We ve been on a rocket ship since our founding in 2019 by Founder Grace Beverley. Built on organic social, we ve developed into a DTC eCommerce business with a multi-faceted growth strategy, strong brand, and amazing product and our community remains the heart of who we are. Off the back of our success, we just closed a seed round with world class institutional investors and Angels and are poised for our next stage of growth.
We re looking for a Logistics Manager to join our growing team in London. This
role reports into the Operations Manager to start off with, but you ll be flexible
and comfortable working autonomously. We re at a critical point in our journey, growing internationally and exploring new routes to market and this role will be pivotal in delivery of new projects planned over the next 3 years of our growth.
Tasks
Day to day you will:
3rd Party Warehouse Management
Liaison with 3PL warehouse and carriers to ensure order queries are dealt with in a timely manner
Ownership of stock discrepancies, investigation between 3PL and Suppliers and resolution
Planning and analysing the budget for fulfilment, storage and logistics costs
Manage the 3PL through KPIs and SLAs
Supply Chain Management
Accountability for forecasting of inbound and outbound quantities and forecast
Liaison with freight forwarder and keeping the business updated with arrival dates for stock
Partner and communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers
Carrier Management
Select carriers for transportation and negotiate rates and contracts with carriers
Accountable for a smooth customer journey, dealing with lost parcels and complaints
Seek to find improvements to customer journey (order through to delivery)
Wholesale Supply Chain
Booking in orders for our wholesale partners with their nominated carriers
Liaison with Finance to ensure invoices to wholesale partners are generated in a timely manner
Projects
- Supporting new initiatives for improved customer journey including packaging, returns and sustainable delivery methods
- Supporting international expansion through favourable shipping routes
- Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost
Requirements
You should:
Have a passion for retail and logistics
5+ years of experience working in logistics,
warehouse, or transportation operations
Firm grasp of supply chain, inventory, distribution and customer journey
Strong team player and great communicator
Exceptional organisational and analytical skills
Working knowledge of logistics and inventory software
Communicate proactively and productively in both oral and written exchanges and convince others to pursue actions via clear, informed, and actionable advice
Be data driven and very comfortable with excel and analytics
Benefits
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our staff, TALA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. People of colour, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. However you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this role would make you excited to wake up everyday.
Permission to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.
What we can offer:
Competitive compensation package
Half day Fridays
Fun, startup working culture
A sense of mission, and contribution to the greater good
Flexible working (Tuesdays Thursdays at our HO in London, Monday & Friday Remote)
The best activewear you ve ever owned sorted
Shreddy fitness app, duvet days and more!
About us:
Our shopping habits are driven by global powerhouse fast fashion brands, churning out hundreds of thousands of cheap clothes every day, telling us we must shop and wear the latest styles.
TALA is the brand you always knew you wanted but could never quite find - sustainable activewear and athleisure styles at competitive prices without the need to compromise on high-performance designs and flattering fits. TALA is here to disrupt the industry and demand change with wardrobe staples and on-trend pieces, making conscious shopping choices easier for everyone.
TALA was founded in May 2019 by fitness entrepreneur Grace Beverley to disrupt the fast fashion and activewear industries after years of working in the space. TALA, conceptualised on pillars of sustainability, inclusivity, and accessibility, creates sustainable styles at competitive prices without the need to compromise on performance, design or fit.
We are TALA. Sustainable style without compromise.
Employment Type
Full Time
