Logistics Manager - Stores

LOGISTICS MANAGER - STORESSunbury-on-Thames A regulated aerospace and defence manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Logistics Manager - Stores to lead material control, goods-in, stores and dispatch operations at its Sunbury-on-Thames site. This is a practical leadership role with responsibility for a team of nine Material Controllers and the compliant movement of materials throughout the business.The roleThe Logistics Manager - Stores will ensure materials and finished goods move accurately, efficiently and with full traceability. Working closely with Production, Purchasing, Customer Services, Quality and external freight partners, the Logistics Manager - Stores will support production schedules, customer deliveries and inventory accuracy.Lead, coach and manage a team of nine Material Controllers, allocating work and balancing daily priorities.Oversee Goods In, Stores and Dispatch, ensuring materials are processed accurately and on time.Coordinate domestic and international shipments with couriers, freight forwarders and third-party shipping agents.Maintain aerospace-standard material traceability and ensure incoming-goods quality procedures and NCR processes are followed.Monitor logistics KPIs covering material receipts, dispatch transactions, kit shortages, daily picks, production-order receipts and cycle counting.Manage shelf-life controls, MRB transactions, yearly stock checks and inventory-accuracy activities.Support inventory reduction and excess and obsolete ..... full job details .....