Contract Logistics Lead

Fortress Recruit is working with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in Poole to appoint an experienced Contract Logistics Lead to oversee a major internal stores and logistics relocation for a 3-month project. This is a hands-on, short-term contract opportunity where you will take ownership of a phased site move involving stores, goods-in, environmental and marketing functions, ensuring the successful transfer of stock, materials, equipment and personnel into a newly expanded facility. This is not a project management role; you''ll be expected to actively lead from the front, working alongside facilities and operational teams to ensure the project is delivered efficiently with a hands-on approach and with minimal disruption to business operations. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and coordinating the phased relocation of stores, inventory and operational departments between facilities Planning and executing stock transfers Managing the movement of goods-in operations into the new facility Organising and optimising storage layouts within a newly expanded stores area Coordinating van transfers and material movements between sites throughout the project Identifying and resolving logistical challenges as they arise to keep the project on schedule Maintaining accurate stock control and inventory integrity throughout the transition Providing regular progress updates to management and key stakeholders Taking ownership of the project with minimal ..... full job details .....