Logistics Manager

Job Title: Logistics ManagerResponsible to: Head of Supply Chain We are seeking a proactive and experienced Logistics Manager to join our Supply Chain team in Elgin. This is a permanent full-time role working 38 hours per week Monday to Friday on site. The salary for this role starts from 38000 per annum depending on the RoleThe Logistics Manager will oversee the daytoday operations of the logistics and consumables warehouse function. You will be responsible for managing endtoend processes procedures negotiation and performance relating to inbound and outbound logistics across imported exported and domestic freight. The key objective of this role is to enhance cost efficiency service levels and operational flexibility while driving a culture of continuous improvement across the role requires close collaboration with key internal stakeholders including Commercial Customer Services Production Supply Chain Fulfilment and Warehouse teams. You will also manage relationships with key external partners such as 3PL providers import/export agents carriers and freight the businesss subject matter expert on all customsrelated matters you will provide guidance ensure compliance and support the organisation in navigating relevant import/export regulations and Responsibilities Strategy and DevelopmentContribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Logistics and Warehousing vision strategy policies processes and procedures to aid and improve operational to new business initiatives and projects. Reviewing and communicating the impact on textile manufacturing and sales and Task ManagementResponsible for managing the daily operation of logistics and consumables stores including processes and relationships with key outbound and inbound providers. Facilitate regular meetings with key suppliers reviewing carrier performance costs negotiation on rates and opportunities for IT market knowledge of alternate transport solutions and establish ability to gain added capacity when and advise on new transportation options or consolidation methods to maximise understanding of customs procedures to the creation of robust processes and guides to ensure smooth and compliant import and export of effective process for management of inbound goods ensuring regular communication and delivery to internal and external to and support the delivery of capex plans by offering logistical and storage solutions as all courier activities and maintain relationship with with internal sales and dispatch team to schedule delays and solve issues with Customs commercial invoices and other customs with management and audit of customs records for the companys customs for growth to ensure sufficient capacity ahead of demand maximising flexibility and minimising operational implement and manage KPIs for each area of responsibility and driving service legislative highest standards of Health & management manage & support projects which affect the departments directly and indirectly ensuring timelines are for business improvements and cost reduction and advise on embedding best and resolve issues that of staff and support staff development and training ManagementManage coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results added value and continuous objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of any direct on achievement of targets and identify any actions promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team to ensure the standards and behaviours expected are the delivery of the strategy within area of accountabilityManage and lead the team ensuring adequate staffing and coach the team to operational the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate implement and update company records e.g. training matrices performance reviews risk KPIs from the strategic skills/competencies and development needs assessment for direct reports with plan for addressing needs and a strong sense of co-operation and teamwork with a focus on common business goals and and Budget ControlInput and hold responsibility for logistics budget for the Elgin mill to the annual budget and forecasts providing logistics and warehousing costs and consideration of all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal ManagementWork as part of the team to share ideas and improve operation recommending supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery in line with quality standards requirements delivery in line with Company and Customer requirementsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal collaboratively negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the and communicate with other departments customer transporters and other service an effective interface with other departmental staff is YouEssentialExperience in a similar management role (preferably within manufacturing)Demonstrable track record in leadership and people management within a logistics and warehousing role.A confident leader and decision maker able to articulate and deliver the operational vision and bring culture change within knowledge of global import and export landscape and shipping industry including customs documentation post-Brexit such as duty HTS codes COO in-depth knowledge of warehousing stock control and transport operations including fleet optimisation fleet compliance and fleet preventative in stock takes stock reconciliation between 3rd party managing a large range of 3rd party logistics stock control and warehousing knowledge familiar with planning optimal stock flow and layouts within the warehouse across goods in put away pick pack vehicle loading and dispatch within a busy fast paced knowledge of warehousing stock control and transport KPIs and experience of embedding these within an operation to drive performance add value and improve driving and presenting business improvement initiatives to senior to work as part of a team with colleagues across professional operational and cultural organisational skills with the ability to handle a number of tasks at once and meet deadlines as understanding of customs proceduresDesirableUnderstanding of lean manufacturing and Continuous ImprovementUnderstanding of domestic and international government professional UsFounded in 1797 Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative luxury clothing brand celebrating 225 years of experience in working with the worlds finest fibres. Across three centuries our family-owned company has carefully sources cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1000 staff our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do producing unique high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability working with natural renewable and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us meet every requirement Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment incountry job is date Friday 13 March 2026