Logistics Manager

LOCATION:

Hingham, Norfolk (NR9) – Office based role
DEPARTMENT:
Operations
SALARY:
Competitive

HOURS:

Full time/permanent - 37 hours per week (Mon – Thurs: 8hrs/ Fri: 5 hrs – finish early)
About the role

As Logistics Manager, you will lead all aspects of inbound and outbound logistics, transport, line feeding, material flow and inventory management to ensure a seamless supply of components to our production lines and the efficient dispatch of finished goods.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust logistics concepts, line-feeding strategies, and packaging and transport solutions that support lean manufacturing principles and operational excellence.

This is a hands‑on, leadership‑focused role requiring strong logistics expertise, process ownership, and cross‑functional collaboration with production, supply chain, procurement, and quality teams.

Logistics & Material Flow Management

• Design, implement, and maintain efficient material flow concepts from goods‑in through to production line and finished goods dispatch
• Lead line‑feeding strategies to ensure timely and accurate supply of parts to production
• Manage goods‑in, storage, kitting, and internal transport operations to optimise space and efficiency
• Oversee incoming freight management, ensuring timely and compliant receipt of materials
• Develop and manage relationships with 3rd party logistics providers and external transport partners to meet service, cost, and delivery targets
• Create and maintain external transport and packaging concepts to ensure parts and finished goods are handled safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively

Stock Control & Warehouse Operations

• Manage all warehouse and stock control activities to ensure inventory accuracy and traceability in line with aerospace requirements
• Develop and monitor KPIs and deliverables related to inventory accuracy, on‑time material delivery, and logistics efficiency
• Implement best practices in storage optimisation, FIFO, and stock rotation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve material availability and reduce waste

ERP & Systems Management

• Ensure all logistics and warehouse transactions are accurately recorded within the ERP system (Microsoft Business Central experience highly desirable)
• Analyse ERP data to monitor logistics performance and identify process improvements
• Support the implementation of system upgrades and digital tools to improve visibility and traceability across the supply chain
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on‑time and in‑full delivery performance
• Coordinate with procurement and production planning to align logistics schedules with production demand
• Work closely with engineering and quality teams to ensure packaging, handling, and storage requirements meet product and regulatory standards
• Lead, develop, and motivate the logistics and warehouse team to achieve departmental KPIs
• Champion lean principles, continuous improvement, and operational discipline within logistics processes
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and AS9100 quality standards across all logistics operations

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you’ll bring proven expertise in logistics and warehouse management, with a passion for optimising processes, driving efficiency, and delivering excellence across all aspects of material flow and stock control. You’ll combine strong leadership and analytical ability with a hands‑on approach and commitment to maintaining the highest operational standards, along with the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• Proven experience in logistics or warehouse management within a manufacturing or aerospace environment
• Strong understanding of material flow, line feeding, and lean logistics concepts
• Inventory Management – stock control, inventory accuracy, cycle counting and warehouse layout optimisation
• Demand Planning & Forecasting – Aligning logistics with production and sales forecasts
• Transportation & Distribution Management – Coordinating inbound/outbound logistics, freight optimisation, route planning
• ERP/Logistics Systems – SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar (Microsoft…