Logistics Manager

Job Introduction

• The purpose of this role is to be the point of escalation for all Logistics activities within the Travel Hub and Energy and Data Centre (EDC).
• Oversee and coordinate all Logistics service delivery for the Travel Hub and EDC, in collaboration with Logistics
• Manager in the Research & Development Centre.
• Report monthly to the Site Operations Manager on requests, issues, risks and continuous improvement opportunities.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

Role Responsibility

• The successful candidate will have to come up to speed quickly on a complex stakeholder map spanning multiple organisations (SDX, AZ, Scientific Services, Asset Management and Waste supplier partners)
• Multiple sites across the Cambridge Campus result in evolutions of service making it hard to ensure consistency in service delivery to the Customer
• It is a highly dynamic environment where the candidate may have to flex their schedule around business needs at short notice and therefore the role requires a high degree of flexibility and agility
• Responsible for resource planning logistics operatives within Travel Hub and EDC and, in collaboration with the Logistics Manager, to ensure Logistics across the campus is resourced effectively
• Provide weekly and monthly reports to the Logistics Manager highlighting volume of requests, issues encountered, risks and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Single point of contact for day-to-day duties Logistics activities within the Travel Hub and EDC
• Ensure all incoming mail and parcels are tracked via the digital tracking systems ensuring that they are located through each step of the process
• Ensure AZ and Sodexo SHE processes are adhered to including X-Ray scanning all incoming items and initiate security procedures where appropriate
• Act as point of escalation where operational issues occur
• Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of logistics services are completed within SLAs
• Maintain good working relationship with supplier and courier account managers
• Keep records for specified duration for financial and operational auditing purposes
• Ensure the Logistics areas is always kept clean and tidy
• Maintain and help to promote a good company image.
• Adhere to and ensure the mailroom operative follows all health and safety requirements and instructions
• To undertake any other associated duties as required by the manager
• Ensure high security of post room valuables must be securely locked away
• Apply a continuous improvement outlook on all tasks undertaken
• Ensure Sodexo and logistics incentives and innovations are implemented and managed effectively

The Ideal Candidate

• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate
• Experience of leading an operational team
• Pleasant, approachable personality
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Timely and accurate completion of all associated documents
• An ability to communicate with a range of people
• Patient manner
• Sensitivity to users’ needs
• Flexible approach to working arrangements
• Willingness to undertake training as appropriate
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Honest, sense of responsibility and confidentiality
• Experience within logistics services is desirable

Horus Security Check are processed prior to job offer

Package Description

Competitive salary of £38,000 - £41,000 depending on experience plus bonus

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.  

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. 

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process