Logistic Manager

Overall purpose of job:

Management of all aspects of the Supply Chain for UK including:

·      Manage the contractual relationships between UK and its shipping agents, Port of Entry and Delivery companies, ensuring all contracts are in place and KPI’s being met

·      Working with Finance and Legal Dept to ensure all tax and legislative requirements are met

·      Develop the IT infrastructure between the factory and Dealer Network in order to deliver best in class functionality and accuracy of delivery schedules

·      Lead all aspects of the supply chain, ensuring adequate vehicle coverage to meet sales targets, stock control measures and suitable ageing stock policies

·      Identification of opportunities to improve existing service levels and costs from contractors

·      Development of new facilities to match the growth aspirations of UK

·      Delivery of Central Stocking to optimize stock availability for sale

Main Activities/tasks:

Supply Chain Management:

·      Lead the VOD team to ensure dealer queries are responded to and actioned within agreed SLA’s 

·      Ensuring the timely availability of vehicles to the Dealer network in order for sales and profit targets to be met

·      Support and work alongside Product team to ensure effective vehicle run out and new vehicle launch, ensuring  that all gateways and milestones are achieved

·      Work with all internal stakeholders, to ensure overall business requirements are met in terms of supply

·      Work with IT to develop best in class customer facing logistics systems

·      Management of KPI’s

·      Development of a new facilities with existing and new partners

·      Develop and implement aged stock policies at all storage compounds.

·      Manage internal & external communications advising of current supply situations, including backorders and production constraints 

·      Support Sales Operations Executive in running the monthly production order meetings 

·      Provide business insight and reporting on all key areas of supply (stocking, lead times, coverage etc)

·      Support Sales Operations Executive future forecast plan to ensure correct model and powertrain coverage

Personal Specification:

·       Logistics planning experience, analytical and organizational skills

·       Highly numerate with good PC skills and advanced Excel skills 

·       Presentation skills

·       Commercial experience of import taxation and legislative requirements associated with the importation of products from around the world

·       Strong project management and analysis skills

·       Budget management and cost control skills 

·       Flexibility to adapt to a wide scope of activities 

·       Efficient and exceptional attention to detail 

·       Strong communication and influencing skills  

·       Motor industry experience preferable

·       Capable of working under pressure and tight deadlines

Other Features of job (shifts, travel, working conditions etc.):

·       Be prepared to travel as required, be flexible regarding working times