Logistics & Purchasing Manager

Job Details:
Full-time Monday-Friday, flexible hours
Hybrid working
Location: Bristol
Start time: Flexible

Role Overview:
Temple Cycles assemble over 1500 bikes a year and are looking to double this number in the coming years. Each bike is made of 50 or more components which come from suppliers all over the world. These parts need to be purchased and delivered to the right places at the right time for production, taking into account long lead times and passing through customs etc. This role involves working closely with the Head of Product and Operations to source and purchase the necessary parts and get them shipped to the correct destinations so our production runs smoothly. This role also involves getting stuck into warehouse operations and planning production.

The Company:
As societies transition to green modes of transport, bikes will be a big part of the future. Temple is a UK-based designer and maker of high quality bikes and electric bikes. Founded in 2015, Temple has been growing year after year, with the mission to become an iconic and global bicycle brand with an emphasis on sustainability, timeless products, and encouraging more and more people to experience the joys of cycling.

At the time of this role starting, the company will employ the following 13 people:

Founder & Creative Director
Chair & Advisor
Head of Marketing
Head of Product and Operations
Logistics & Operations Manager
Customer Service Manager
London Store Manager
Workshop and Warranty Manager
Accountant / Bookkeeper
Bike Builders x2
Customer Support team x2

We are currently a niche-sized bicycle producer, with 2022 and 2023 revenues being £2.2m and £2.0m respectively. Our ambitions are to grow and hit £3m in 2026. We will also be looking for a £1m-£2m investment around 2025/26 to allow us to grow further. We’d like to be reaching £5m+ revenue by 2027/2028. Therefore, if you were to join Temple at this time, you’d be joining for an important chapter in our story.

Role Responsibilities:
Collect quotes for national and international shipping (containers, air freight, pallets, lorries, vans) and make bookings.
Create and distribute all the relevant documentation - packing lists etc.
Keep track of POs and shipments and chase for latest ETAs.
Work with the Head of Product & Operations on purchasing tasks e.g. purchasing bicycle components from Asia, purchasing packaging and bicycle components from UK suppliers. This will include working on forecasts and placing high value orders.
Frequently meet with the workshop team and the London Store team to ensure they are well supplied and have all they need.
Participate in regular meetings with key suppliers (with the Head of Product & Operations).
Involvement in important warehouse operations and updates e.g. preparing and receiving big orders, making changes to the warehouse etc.

Role Requirements:
Strong academics, particularly numeracy skills
Ability to use Excel / Google Sheets to a good standard
Commercial mindset - always looking to get the best prices and save money
Responsible and professional conduct
Willingness to learn on the job
Willingness to get stuck into whatever business need arises - Temple is a small company and we need team players who are happy to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in

Desirable:
Knowledge of bicycles, bicycle assembly
Degree in technical field (BSc, BEng etc) useful but not essential
Experience in shipping and logistics
Experience purchasing
Experience using Shopify (or any order/inventory management system)
Experience in a warehouse environment e.g. receiving goods
Ability to get stuck into some other business areas e.g. Business Development

Perks and Benefits
Temple Cycles is a growing community of excellent staff who work together to deliver products and services at the cutting edge of the cycling industry. We are passionate and enthusiastic about Temple Cycles as a brand, and there is ample opportunity to learn from experts and develop your own talents in line with company growth. We offer our staff a range of excellent benefits on top of a friendly and encouraging work environment including, but not limited to:
Company Share Options
Hybrid working
Staff discount
Family and friends discount
Professional growth opportunities

Application Process
Please email a covering letter and CV to [email protected] along with any other relevant materials.