Logistics and Distribution Manager - Chelsea FC

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Job Introduction

Logistics and Distribution Manager - Chelsea FC

• £40,000 per annum
• 5 out of 7 days per week
• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards

• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and an additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during the first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's 1st birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

We are looking for a Logistics and Distribution Manager to lead our Logistics department with clear communication and organisation skills.

Levy at Chelsea FC is all about quality and innovation, where the job holder works with the Culinary and Operations team managing the goods receiving, incoming of goods and processing onto the system ensuring all items are received and documented in a timely manner.

Key Focus Areas

• Develop and implement logistics strategies and frameworks, during busy periods like back to back matches and during great hall events
• Plan routes and load schedules for multi-drop deliveries.
• Inputting data, processing purchase orders, verifying quantities and part numbers, photographing, and recording any shortages and reporting to suppliers or food buy to rectify.
• Clear communication and proactiveness with the logistics department.
• Monthly stock taking and with regular prices updates
• Fill GRL log and communicate business spending with the Exec Chef and finance team.
• Leads effective and collaborative communication with all key internal and external stakeholders
• Must be pallet truck both manual and electric and be able to train other and maintain records
• All goods receiving areas must always be kept clean and tidy meeting the highest of standards, this includes equipment used day to day to achieve tasks and to ensure we never compromise on quality and cleanliness through exceptional professional standards
• Must be trained to drive buggy
• Ensure all supplier vehicles details are pass onto Chelsea Security in a timely manner
• Manage volumes and compliance through preferred suppliers and local sourcing where applicable.
• Manage and control of stock ensuring stock rotation is always adhered to.
• Sticking to food and labour budgets given by the finance department and Exec Chef
• People management of both permanent and fixed teams on site to include effective leadership, recruitment, engagement, training, development and motivation.
• Legislative and company HSE procedures and standards compliance
• Manage and control labour costs to ensure they meet or exceeds company budgets.
• To work with the HR team at each stage of the employee/variable worker journey to ensure the right candidates are selected to work in the Goods receiving and distribution team and that there welcome to the company is inspiring informative and educational. To take full responsibility for the technical training during a recruit on boarding phase, working to standard operating procedures.
• Creation and implementation of strategic plans to improve costs across the department
• Ensure there is enough PPE for all operatives in the department
• Work closely with the culinary team in managing food wastage effectively and recording where needed

Who we are:

Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.

In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sports, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.

We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.

Focussed on 'doing the right thing' for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.

We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

We collaborate with some of the UK's most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.

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About you:

At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.

Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.

We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.

Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.