Logistics Manager

Job Title: Logistics and Distribution Manager

Reporting to: Head of Product & Planning

Based:Central London

Overview:

Working for a fast growing automotive OEM with strong UK heritage now at the forefront of EV and Hybrid technology.

Overall purpose of job:

Management of all aspects of the Supply Chain including:

Manage the contractual relationships between the business and its shipping agents, Port of Entry and Delivery companies, ensuring all contracts are in place and KPIs 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

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 withinagreed SLAs

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 KPIs

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