Logistics Manager Neon Contracts LTD is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client in Birmingham. Purpose and Scope of the Role Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, the Logistics Manager, is a key role in the supply chain organisation and one that sets out the vision for the function, the strategy for achieving the vision and accountability for ensuring its delivery. As well as determining the vision and direction, it is required to influence and negotiate with other parts of the business particularly finance, supply chain, operations and sales. Responsibilities of the Role 1 Set out, establish and oversee the logistics strategy and best practices for logistics processes that enables the physical distribution of products as well as the administrative control and information flow. Own and lead the innovation and continuous improvement agenda for logistics including digital initiatives. 2 Facilitate an environment for the identification of best practices for logistics execution that may be standardised and uniformly applied at for the physical distribution of products encompassing warehousing and local distribution. 3 Senior sponsor for partnerships and sourcing programs with global 3PLs that can be used by the business to deliver outsourced services for warehousing, transport and international logistics. 4 Senior sponsor and focal point for global trade compliance at a senior management level, including structure and organisational definition and implementation of processes and technology investments. Work with external advisers and internal senior owners of global trade compliance to ensure ongoing governance. 5 Represent and contribute on behalf of the logistics function when the organisation engages in strategic projects, business ventures or seeks to expand into emerging and new markets as well as key initiatives surrounding EH&S, and CSR. 6 Represent and contribute on behalf of the logistics function when the organisation seeks to rationalise, review or invest in technology platforms that affect the logistics organisation directly or indirectly. 7 Set out a succession and development plan for the entire logistics organisation that encourages investment in skills, the evolution of capabilities and harvesting of the right competencies and talent for the function. Deliverables of the Role Define the logistics strategy for the logistics functions that is aligned with the overall supply chain strategy. Set out and ensure the function exceeds key operational, service, financial and compliance metrics. Create and manage the logistics function, including the availability of analyse, logistics expenditure and budget allocation. Oversee the deployment of reliable and efficient supply routes for opportunities in new territories or new business ventures. Identify on an annual basis new efficiencies and customer service improvements through innovative approaches to logistics such as new technologies, trade opportunities such as bonded warehousing, routes to market, network redesigns, consolidating shipping, stocking hubs and process segmentation. Key Interfaces for the Role Heads of other supply chain functions such as manufacturing, planning, and procurement Heads of commercial groups and customer services Heads of business units and regional businesses Finance General counsel and external advisors associations and compliance officers Critical Behaviours for the Role Business awareness Ability to use changes in legislation to develop new opportunities. Keeps up to date with current trends in the business environment. Impact and influence Develops and maintains effective relationships (both internal and external) to facilitate changes necessary. Able to sell strategies and agreements upward in the organisation and into other lines of business and joint ventures. Interpersonal effectiveness Understand different points of view and resolves issues in a constructive manner. Able to operate effectively and comfortably in an international multicultural working environment. Leadership Ability to attract, lead, manage and inspire logistics talent and resources across the entire organisation. Confidence and commitment to delivering the vision and promoting the interests of the logistics organisation. Customer-centricity Considers the impacts of all logistics decisions on the customer, ensuring that any changes will improve and not impede customer service. Skills and Knowledge Required for the Role Ability to articulate the vision and roadmap for logistics development, including prioritisation of tasks, allocation of resources and discouraging activities that are not aligned with the vision. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills in order to communicate effectively across all levels within the organisation and multiple cultures. Excellent knowledge of the logistics environment, encompassing global trade compliance, warehousing, domestic distribution and international logistics. Excellent knowledge of the end-to-end supply chain, with a clarity for understanding the importance and interdependencies associated with each stage of the process Plan, Source, Make, Deliver. Academic Qualifications and Work Experience Supply chain degree is desirable, in addition to professional memberships such as CILT Ten years' operational logistics experience in relevant industries. Ten years' 3PL services provider or freight forwarding industry experience. Excellent level of written and spoken English Shift Pattern 8am-4:30pm flexibility to be on call