The Logistics Design Manager works as a subject matter expert in the senior central operations team, reporting to the Head of Network Design, and is responsible for re-designing the Operational Network to meet future capacity, cost, and service requirements, as well as delivering short-term operational improvements and savings.
(STEM subject/logistics) degree qualification
Experience in logistics management or operational design/improvement for at least 5 years is required.
Logistics operations experience and the ability to generate operational improvements
Project management and planning experience with a track record of delivering results.
Knowledge of the supply chain and the processes that go along with it
Demonstrable expertise of leading a strategic vision and managing senior employees against it, as well as influencing strategic direction at board level.
Operational costing, commercial profitability, and P&L experience are all valuable assets.
From idea development and early concept evaluation and prioritisation to stakeholder involvement, business case approval, detailed design, and deployment planning, the job will be accountable for complete ownership of designs from cradle to grave. Changes to network infrastructure, product routing, automation, workplans, layouts, equipment, systems, processing, and handling procedures will all be part of this.
You'll be doing the following on a daily basis:
Assuring that all design work complies with the law health and safety policy.
Budget levels are calculated using historical data, analysis, and expert opinion.
Providing new innovative solutions and ensuring that they are all coordinated and achieve the strategic direction and Target Operating Model as a whole.
To be a senior subject matter expert capable of making data-driven and educated decisions based on a thorough grasp of processes, capacity, cost, productivity, and cost-drivers.
Ability to multitask and deliver numerous projects at the same time.
To be able to work independently and take responsibility for any projects they lead or manage.
To be able to work quickly and effectively to complete projects and solutions within the timeframes set by the company.
To be able to solve complex challenges and to approach their work with a "can-do" attitude.
Managing a multimillion-pound design project portfolio and roadmap to restructure the operational network in order to fulfil future business and service goals
To create and deliver the Target Operating Model in collaboration with internal business stakeholders. IT, Operations, Commercial, Engineering, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders will be involved.
Collaborating with functional leads and technical experts to identify and quantify opportunity areas for further study in order to reduce costs, increase capacity, and improve service.
Creating a forward plan of prioritised design efforts and initiatives, as well as supervising actions to guarantee that the plan is carried out.
To aid in making informed decisions, quantitative and qualitative comparisons of choices are made using appropriate financial and operational analytical techniques.
Effective communication with Sponsors and all stakeholders to ensure that the recommendations are understood and accepted.
Ensure a balanced view on quality, service, and capabilities, as well as cost, by coordinating between operational and commercial colleagues