Logistics specialist

Are you looking for a role where supplier engagement, performance insight, and logistics compliance come together?
We’re recruiting a Logistics Category Specialist to join Holcim UK in a regional role supporting our outsourced logistics network across the South
This isn’t a planning role. Instead, you’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.
You’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: Logistics Specialist
Location: Hybrid working - 2 days in Brentford office, 1-2 days site visits across the South and home working.
(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: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm
Salary: £35k - 50k
What You'll Be Doing
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Acting as a key point of contact for regional hauliers and logistics suppliers, supporting day-to-day queries and relationship management
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Carrying out supplier audits, vehicle inspections, and site visits to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards
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Monitoring telematics and performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
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Providing insight to support rate discussions, supplier selection, and regional capacity planning
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Producing supplier scorecards, dashboards, and performance reporting to inform decision-making
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Working closely with operations and procurement to ensure alignment between supplier performance, cost, and service delivery
Who you are
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You have experience working with logistics suppliers, hauliers, or 3PL providers, rather than purely internal planning or scheduling
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You understand transport compliance, safety standards, and supplier performance management
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You enjoy building relationships with external partners and acting as a trusted point of contact
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You are comfortable working with data to track performance, identify issues, and support improvements
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You’re organised and proactive, able to manage multiple suppliers and priorities across a regional network
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You will be expected to use your own vehicle for site visits
Benefits:
* Advice and editing on your current CV
* Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
* Paid holiday
* Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
* Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
* Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
* Competitive rates of pay
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