Posted 01 August, 2026
Logistics Manager
Merritt Recruitment
Chelmsford, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
This is a key role at the heart of the operation, managing the end-to-end execution of trades from supplier to final delivery. You will ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective logistics while proactively managing risk and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.\n
\nKey Responsibilities\n
\nExperience & Knowledge\n
\nSkills & Requirements\n
\nWhy Apply?\n
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\nKey Responsibilities\n
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- Coordinate day-to-day logistics, trading activities, and delivery execution \n
- Issue and manage purchase and sales contracts (spot and long-term) \n
- Optimise supply/demand alignment to maximise efficiency and margin \n
- Oversee high-volume material flows (hundreds of kilotonnes annually) \n
- Resolve operational challenges across the supply chain \n
- Work closely with Finance/Credit on instruments such as letters of credit and insurance \n
- Manage relationships with storage/tank partners, maintaining stock availability & accuracy \n
- Lead resolution of claims, damages, and insurance cases \n
- Maintain accurate data in CTRM/ERP systems \n
- Ensure full compliance with relevant regulations and standards \n
\nExperience & Knowledge\n
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- 5+ years experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations within trading or distribution \n
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms, import/export, and regulatory frameworks (e.g. REACH) \n
- Experience working with ERP/CTRM systems and MS Office \n
- Degree or equivalent experience \n
\nSkills & Requirements\n
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- UK or Germany based with full right to work at either location (no sponsorship available) \n
- Willingness to travel between UK and Germany \n
- Full driving license (UK or EU) \n
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills \n
- Commercially aware, with a focus on efficiency and risk management \n
- Confident managing internal and external stakeholders \n
- Proactive, solutions-driven, and comfortable working at pace \n
\nWhy Apply?\n
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- Competitive salary, bonus, and pension \n
- Modern offices and a collaborative, international team \n
- High-growth environment with real ownership and visibility \n
- Opportunity to play a key role in scaling a dynamic business \n
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