Our Story
Established in 2002, Tom Dixon is a British design and manufacturing brand with a commitment to innovation. We design, develop and sell extraordinary objects and spaces for everyday use, including lighting, furniture and accessories.
The company has launches new collections bi-annually at the Milan Furniture Fair and various innovative global events.
Our extraordinary head office is located at 1 Bagley Walk, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4PQ.
More information about us can be found at www.tomdixon.net.
About the Role
Reporting to the Operations Director, the Logistics Manager will manage the smooth operation of our Logistics Function, from supplier to end customer, ensuring the effective and efficient management of the company's logistics operations. More specifically they will:
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Manage performance & relationship with multiple Logistics Service providers (LSP) for various modes(Sea, Air, Road, Parcel & White Glove).
* Maintain strict control on Customs and documentation compliance throughout the supply chain
* Manage and plan shipments from various suppliers globally into European and US DCs or direct to customers (DC Bypass)
* Periodically benchmark and negotiate logistics cost for Sea, Road & Parcel freight with multiple LSPs for Inbound and Outbound
* Work collaboratively with supply planning team to track progress on production and consolidation out of European and global suppliers
* Support and implement the PO management system globally with all suppliers and DCs
* Regularly monitor and audit customs compliance on tariff classification, duty & tax payment, documentation and maintain auditable record of all customs entries.
* Monitor Tom Dixon deferment account for duty and Vat payments and reconcile with customs entries
* Work closely with European DCs in UK and NL to ensure all export shipments depart on time within agreed SLAs.
* Investigate and trouble shoot any logistics queries by fix root causes for future avoidance
* Organise periodic reviews with various LSPs on cost and performance.
* Update business with any compliance changes, logistics routing and networks changes or closures
* Work with sales and trade services on developing new logistics routes for various sales channels and countries
Your Story
We are looking for a seasoned Logistics Manager capable of owning the end-to-end logistics process. More specifically they:
* Have solid previous logistics management experience, ideally from an omni-channel business
* Have a good understanding of logistics networks, players and routes to markets
* Have a good understanding of logistics documentation requirements for exports and imports
* Are great at building collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to ensure processes run smoothly and efficiently.
* Take ownership and will work diligently to ensure the task is done.
* Is energetic, passionate, positive, friendly and organised.
* Are resilient and willing to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
* Are comfortable taking initiative, suggesting improvements and making decisions independent of others.
* Preferably have freight forwarding experience
* Preferably have previous experience on Navision, but not a requirement
About the Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance some of the benefits we offer include:
* Company Bonus scheme
* Company Pension scheme
* Staff discount - 65% off Tom Dixon products and 25% discount in our restaurant
* Health care scheme, wellbeing support, employee assistance programme
* An extra day off for your birthday
* Perkbox, retail and gym discounts
* Social events, breakfast cupboard and loads of free snacks and fruit in our kitchen
Our aim is to create a truly extraordinary workplace built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong and can make a meaningful contribution. We encourage applicants regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or parental status.