Material Logistics Manager

Location: Belfast
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Job type: Supply Chain & Logistics
Industry: Manufacturing

What's in it for you?

• 10% bonus
• 9% company pension contribution
• Private medical
• Group life insurance
• Opportunity to purchase company shares at a discounted rate

Role Overview

Vickerstock are recruiting an Associate Materials Manager to lead materials, warehousing and logistics operations within a regulated manufacturing environment.

As Associate Materials Manager, you will oversee the safe, compliant and cost-effective movement of materials, manage logistics partners and develop the site's materials and logistics team.

The Associate Materials Manager will also manage operational resources and budgets, improve warehouse processes and support capacity planning, new product introductions and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop the materials and logistics team, setting objectives, reviewing performance and planning resources to meet operational demand.
• Oversee inbound and outbound materials, warehousing and logistics activities to achieve safe, accurate and timely deliveries.
• Ensure operations meet applicable quality, regulatory, trade compliance, financial and health and safety requirements.
• Manage third-party logistics providers and service-level agreements, reviewing delivery performance, capacity and costs.
• Apply Lean methods, standard work and structured problem-solving to improve productivity, service and operational consistency.
• Manage materials-related budgets, headcount, expenditure and capital requirements, taking corrective action where performance falls below target.
• Work with internal teams on new product introductions, business integrations and capacity planning to meet changing operational requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve material flow and customer service.
• Implement and improve warehouse procedures, systems and technologies to compliant operations and future growth.

What you will need to succeed as Associate Materials Manager:

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Production Management, Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• At least seven years' experience in manufacturing, distribution or logistics.
• At least four years' supervisory or people management experience, including coaching, team development and performance management.
• Experience in logistics operations, warehouse management systems, capacity planning and process optimisation.

Associate Materials Manager - Desirable Criteria

• Medical device industry experience within an ISO 13485 environment.
• Experience managing operational budgets or financial performance and applying Lean methods within operations.