Job Title: Logistics and Warehouse Manager Location: Coventry Role Overview The Logistics and Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of warehouse and logistics operations within a fast-paced automotive environment. This role ensures the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of automotive components, manages customer deliveries, and drives process optimisation across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in automotive manufacturing (Tier 1 or OEM), strong leadership skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities * Warehouse Operations: Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, and dispatching automotive parts and assemblies, ensuring accuracy and efficiency * Customer Delivery: Manage and coordinate timely and accurate deliveries to automotive customers, meeting OTIF (On Time In Full) and other key performance metrics * Supply Chain Management: Collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure seamless material flow from suppliers through to end customers * Inventory Control: Maintain accurate inventory records, implement cycle counting, and ensure 100% inventory accuracy using WMS or ERP systems * Process Flow & Optimisation: Analyse and optimise warehouse layouts, workflows, and processes to minimise waste, reduce costs, and increase throughput. Implement Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives * Staff Leadership: Lead, train, and develop warehouse and logistics teams, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and high performance * Safety & Compliance: Ensure all warehouse operations comply with HSE, ISO, and company safety standards. Conduct regular safety audits and enforce safe working practices * Performance Monitoring: Track, analyse, and report on KPIs such as OTIF, inventory accuracy, order cycle time, and cost-to-serve. Drive corrective actions as needed * Supplier & Customer Liaison: Build strong relationships with suppliers, transport partners, and OEM/Tier One customers to resolve issues and improve service levels * Technology & Automation: Utilise and champion warehouse management systems, automation tools, and data analytics to enhance operational efficiency Required Experience & Qualifications * Proven experience as a Logistics/Warehouse Manager within an automotive Tier One supplier or OEM environment. * Strong understanding of automotive supply chain processes, customer delivery requirements, and JIT/JIS principles. * Demonstrated success in process flow optimisation, warehouse layout design, and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S). * Experience with WMS/ERP systems and data-driven decision-making. * Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. * Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to automotive warehousing. * Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred. Desirable Attributes * Results-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. * Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. * Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills. **Sponsorship is not available so you must have the full right to work in the UK both now, and in the future