Overview
This role is responsible for the end-to-end management and strategic optimisation of the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) network. It ensures the efficient, cost-effective, and timely distribution of vehicles from production plants and ports to dealerships and end customers across the European and UK markets. The manager will lead a team and work with carriers to ensure operational excellence, uphold the highest standards of vehicle quality and damage prevention, and drive continuous improvement in a complex, multi-modal logistics environment.
Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world's first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT. We are committed to diversity and inclusion as essential pillars of a thriving organisation and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience.
Responsibilities
* Setting up new and used vehicle logistics in Europe
* Transport vehicles from compounds to retail partners and between retail partners
* Determination of compound and PDI strategy, including 3rd party service provider negotiations and management
* Good understanding of customs clearing procedures
* Stock management
* Managing used- and new car stock levels and assuring correct stock availability per country
* Controlling stock actuality together with sales & marketing teams
* Optimizing Free Cash Flow thanks to precise stock and planning management
* Setting up local country distribution strategies
* Define the strategy for each country in terms of national logistics
* Support the creation of a unique customer experience with at home or on location services that will be one of a kind in the current automotive market
* Responsible for special operations logistics
* Provide logistic support during events such as customer experience clinics, press events and roadshows
* Back-up solutions to unblock critical situations
* This role will be working from our Coventry office. This role will be working on-site, full time.
* Frequent travel might be required to visit different entities. Applicants must therefore possess the ability to travel freely without restrictions.
* Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without VISA sponsorship.
Qualifications and requirements
* Experience in end-to-end logistics management, preferably in automotive or multi-modal environments
* Strong leadership and team-management skills
* Ability to negotiate with third-party service providers and manage supplier relationships
* Understanding of customs procedures and regulatory requirements
* Analytical mindset with ability to optimise stock, planning, and cash flow
* Willingness and ability to travel as required
* Eligibility to work in the UK without visa sponsorship
Benefits
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme access
* Annual bonus - non contractual
* Private Healthcare
* Access to the Employee Car Ownership Scheme
* Group income protection based on length of service
* Family Friendly policies
* Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT
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