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Logistics specialist

Job Description

Are you looking for a role where supplier engagement, performance insight, and logistics compliance come together?

Weandrsquo;re recruiting a Logistics Category Specialist to join Holcim UK in a regional role supporting our outsourced logistics network across the Southandnbsp;

This isnandrsquo;t a planning role. Instead, youandrsquo;ll work closely with a wide network of hauliers and 3PL partners, acting as a key link between suppliers and the wider logistics and category team.

Youandrsquo;ll play a critical role in monitoring supplier performance, supporting commercial decisions, and ensuring safety and compliance standards are consistently met across the network.

Role:andnbsp;Logistics Specialist

Location:andnbsp;Hybrid working - 2 days in Brentford office, 1-2 days site visits across the South and home working.andnbsp;

(South East sites: Heathrow, Greenwich, Crawley, Colemans, Botley, Tilbury, Acton, Theale, Hitchin, Kempsford, plus the FY sites at Purfleet, Northfleet, IOG and Torrington.)

*You will be expected to use your own vehicle but mileage will be paid*

Shift:andnbsp;Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pmandnbsp;

Salary:andnbsp;andpound;35k - 50k

What Youand#39;ll Be Doing

  • Acting as a key point of contact for regional hauliers and logistics suppliers, supporting day-to-day queries and relationship management

  • Carrying out supplier audits, vehicle inspections, and site visits to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards

  • Monitoring telematics and performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

  • Providing insight to support rate discussions, supplier selection, and regional capacity planning

  • Producing supplier scorecards, dashboards, and performance reporting to inform decision-making

  • Working closely with operations and procurement to ensure alignment between supplier performance, cost, and service delivery

Who you are

  • You have experience working with logistics suppliers, hauliers, or 3PL providers, rather than purely internal planning or scheduling

  • You understand transport compliance, safety standards, and supplier performance management

  • You enjoy building relationships with external partners and acting as a trusted point of contact

  • You are comfortable working with data to track performance, identify issues, and support improvements

  • Youandrsquo;re organised and proactive, able to manage multiple suppliers and priorities across a regional network

  • You will be expected to use your own vehicle for site visitsandnbsp;

Benefits:

  • Advice and editing on your current CV
    andnbsp;
  • Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
    andnbsp;
  • Paid holiday
    andnbsp;
  • Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
    andnbsp;
  • Chance to receive andpound;300* for referring a friend
    andnbsp;
  • Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
    andnbsp;
  • Competitive rates of pay
    andnbsp;

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a team member will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment and reference check.


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