Job Description

About us Dyson Global Logistics is looking for an extraordinary Logistics Manager to join our team, reporting directly into the Head of Global Logistics. The Logistics Manger is a key role in the global logistics organisation linking the global logi About us Dyson Global Logistics is looking for an extraordinary Logistics Manager to join our team, reporting directly into the Head of Global Logistics. The Logistics Manger is a key role in the global logistics organisation linking the global logistics function and the intra-regional logistics leadership teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for the orchestration and management of 3PLs, and acts and as the escalation point between the global logistics function, intra-regional logistics leadership teams, and the 3PL account management teams relating to all inbound freight and transport activity.About the role Lead a team of direct and indirect reports responsible for on-time delivery (in full) of products from source to distribution centre. Work with peers for the effective management of transportation of inventory that meet both service and cost objectives, whilst increasing agility. Implementation of global logistics strategies into scalable business-as-usual models that optimize efficiencies. Manage 3PL partners and ensuring the delivery of a comprehensive 3PL engagement plan that encompasses global and regional freight and transportation activity. Management and reporting of inventory in transit control from source to delivery. Collaborate with indirect procurement to agree the best commercial propositions, including identifying opportunities for service excellence, continuous improvement and the application of innovation. Implement the global 3PL segmentation strategy and set, govern and deploy effective governance models relating to freight and transport logistics. Act as the internal sponsor for the global 3PL partner, acting as the senior focal point within the logistics organisation, including guiding operational implementation, developing new areas of business, setting out joint strategies. Maintain benchmarking and ongoing assessment processes for global 3PL partners to constantly improve. Work closely with intra-regional logistics leadership teams to understand the need for local customization of globally agreed operating standards, refining as appropriate, including the administrative control and information flow. Represent and contribute on behalf of the global logistics function as a workstream owner of new projects and initiatives. Support Global Logistics Excellence best-practice promotion and adopts value-add practices to constantly drive business process improvement. Responsible for the delivery of cost-to-serve to budget initiatives and maintain accurate actual and forecasted cost management. About you Ability to effectively lead and manage diverse teams through direct or indirect reporting relationships. Knowledge and experience of regional and international shipping and associated regulatory requirements (including safety, security and import / export compliance law). Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills including the ability to evaluate complex supply chain solutions and articulate these in an understandable way. 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. Ability to articulate the vision and roadmap for 3PL relationship development including prioritization of tasks, allocation of resources and discouraging activities which are not aligned with the vision. Excellent knowledge of the 3PL market and community including emerging 3PL service providers and associated trends. Supply chain degree is desirable. 10+ years' operational logistics experience in relevant industries. Excellent level of written and spoken English. Ability to travel at short notice. Benefits Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, youll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, its an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition. #LI-DYSON Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds dont think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.