[ref. s34663202] Logistics Manager

Overview:

Considering the significant growth nscglobal logistics has experienced, this role is about bringing radical change to deliver the infrastructure and quality that will support this function into the future.

Responsibilities:

• Strong customer facing skills from customer tender to business integration into NSC
• Work as part of multiple project team
• The ability to deliver on time, within budget the deliverance of business wins and the then management of the operation ensuring all SLAs are met and exceeded
• Manage various 3rd party carriers across the region as well as bringing in best of class providers, processes and systems that attract and retain customers
• Skilled in all regulatory bodies and compliance laws ensuring goods travel safely and quickly without hinderance to the desired destination whilst keeping ahead of all governmental and customs rule/law changes. .
• Act as the interface with senior stakeholders to develop regional service offerings
• Act as the interface with senior stakeholders including, Operations, Transformation Services, Operational Service Support, Global Purchasing and Procurement, Finance & Accounts Payable, HR and Commercial.
• Can display the use of data and this can be developed into better business decisions and actions
• Development, critique and presentation of proposals and reports, with supporting business cases
• Oversee and manage the entire supply chain process from procurement to delivery.
• Develop and implement effective strategic plans to improve supply chain operations.
• Be responsible for people development, HR related issues and recruitment.
• Commutable customer offices, third part providers when required, especially need to travel when customer transitions are being made

Qualifications:

• Skilled in all regulatory bodies and compliance laws ensuring goods travel safely and quickly without hinderance to the desired destination whilst keeping ahead of all governmental and customs rule/law changes
• A detailed logistical knowledge is required around movements within the EU, following Brexit. To find the best path of travel, quick, cost effective and compliant.
• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background. An understanding of all elements of the Supply Chain is essential
• Stimulating Customer skills
• A background in delivering large scale customer transactions
• Be Degree educated - Advantageous.
• Have a minimum of 5+ years Warehouse / Operations Management experience.
• Have worked in IT hardware Logistics distribution - Advantageous.
• Existing knowledge of freight forwarding, customs and import/export processes beneficial. In particular IOR/EOR experience.
• Have operated at a Warehouse Manager, Site Manager, Depot Manager, General Manager, Regional General Manager or Head of Logistics level previously.
• You should demonstrate global experience and/or perspective and have a passion for sustainability.
• IOSH / NEBOSH - Desirable but not essential.
• Exposure to managing a P&L up to £2M. Monitor all costs to ensure that non-Logistics costs are identified and re-allocated to the correct business unit
• Have a track record in successfully delivering high levels of service through various 3rd party carriers.
• Have a track record of project management with successful delivery.
• Be results driven and commercially focused. Has the ability to see ‘up sell’ opportunities
• Actively manages and where necessary escalates risks, issues, and other dependencies, constructing suitable action plans to rectify and deliver the projects
• Industry experience in a management role
• Utilising data to identify risks and opportunities and to develop new ideas and concepts