Logistics Manager

As Logistics Manager, you will lead all aspects of inbound and outbound logistics, transport, line feeding, material flow and inventory management to ensure a seamless supply of components to our production lines and the efficient dispatch of finished goods.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust logistics concepts, line-feeding strategies, and packaging and transport solutions that support lean manufacturing principles and operational excellence.

This is a hands-on, leadership-focused role requiring strong logistics expertise, process ownership, and cross-functional collaboration with production, supply chain, procurement, and quality teams.

Logistics & Material Flow Management

• Design, implement, and maintain efficient material flow concepts from goods-in through to production line and finished goods dispatch
• Lead line-feeding strategies to ensure timely and accurate supply of parts to production
• Manage goods-in, storage, kitting, and internal transport operations to optimise space and efficiency
• Oversee incoming freight management, ensuring timely and compliant receipt of materials
• Develop and manage relationships with 3rd party logistics providers and external transport partners to meet service, cost, and delivery targets
• Create and maintain external transport and packaging concepts to ensure parts and finished goods are handled safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively

Stock Control & Warehouse Operations

• Manage all warehouse and stock control activities to ensure inventory accuracy and traceability in line with aerospace requirements
• Develop and monitor KPIs and deliverables related to inventory accuracy, on-time material delivery, and logistics efficiency
• Implement best practices in storage optimisation, FIFO, and stock rotation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve material availability and reduce waste

ERP & Systems Management

• Ensure all logistics and warehouse transactions are accurately recorded within the ERP system (Microsoft Business Central experience highly desirable)
• Analyse ERP data to monitor logistics performance and identify process improvements
• Support the implementation of system upgrades and digital tools to improve visibility and traceability across the supply chain

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time and in-full delivery performance
• Coordinate with procurement and production planning to align logistics schedules with production demand
• Work closely with engineering and quality teams to ensure packaging, handling, and storage requirements meet product and regulatory standards

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, develop, and motivate the logistics and warehouse team to achieve departmental KPIs
• Champion lean principles, continuous improvement, and operational discipline within logistics processes
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and AS9100 quality standards across all logistics operations

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you’ll bring proven expertise in logistics and warehouse management, with a passion for optimising processes, driving efficiency, and delivering excellence across all aspects of material flow and stock control. You’ll combine strong leadership and analytical ability with a hands-on approach and commitment to maintaining the highest operational standards, along with the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• Proven experience in logistics or warehouse management within a manufacturing or aerospace environment
• Strong understanding of material flow, line feeding, and lean logistics concepts
• Inventory Management – stock control, inventory accuracy, cycle counting and warehouse layout optimisation
• Demand Planning & Forecasting – Aligning logistics with production and sales forecasts
• Transportation & Distribution Management – Coordinating inbound/outbound logistics, freight optimisation, route planning
• ERP/Logistics Systems – SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar (Microsoft Business Central preferred)
• Supplier & Vendor Management – Coordinating supplier deliveries, audits, and performance monitoring
• Data Analysis & KPIs – Tracking delivery performance, inventory accuracy, logistics costs

Desirable

• Experience in an AS9100-regulated or similar quality-driven manufacturing environment
• Background in packaging design, material handling, or process optimisation
• Understanding of import/export compliance and international shipping processes
• Continuous improvement or Lean / Six Sigma training or certification

Personal skills / attributes:

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Initiative to work independently with a proactive & supportive approach to Continuous Improvement
• Change management mindset – implementing new systems, processes, or operational models
• Must be a reliable and conscientious, demonstrating excellent organisational skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• High level of personal accountability and desire to succeed

We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database.  Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details.  If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Logistics Manager position.  Come on a journey with us and be part of making a positive and impactful difference!

 Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.

Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China.   We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.

We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.

Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• • Enhanced company pension. Up to 8% contribution (4% employee/ 4% employer)
  • 25 days annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy one week’s additional annual leave each year
  • Agile working. Flexible start and finish
  • Early finish on a Friday
  • Full company Christmas shut down
  • Training and development
  • Generous family friendly benefits
  • SimplyHealth (covers opticians, dental and GP)
  • Events planned throughout the year
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Long service award