Logistics Manager Warehousing England
Job description
Job Title Logistics Manager – Ambient Warehousing
Business Function : Customer Operations, Logistics
Location: Kingston Head Office
Reporting to: Logistics Director
JOB PURPOSE
This is a senior and visible role within the UK & Ireland Logistics team which will have a significant impact in the current and future shape of Unilever UK & I ambient operations. The role holder will be passionate about logistics and supply chain operations and have proven capability within this field. It is an exciting time to seize opportunities and the role holder will be empowered to make decisions which can quickly make a difference for our customers, teams, cost and the environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
OPERATIONAL
Governance of Distribution Center safety, quality and security of ambient warehousing working alongside third party partners
Budget responsibility for multi-million spend across UKI outsourced ambient warehouses
Direct line management responsibility for operational team
Lead internal logistics contact within Business Unit teams with responsibility for leading the logistics roadmap to deliver GM improvement
Benchmark Distribution Center operations to become best in class and lead improvement roadmap
Align with strategic vision for Business Units to ensure capability at optimal cost
External focus and collaboration as necessary
Key contact with EU Logistics performance and Strategy and Innovation team for future direction
Lead internal logistics contact for inventory, space and capacity management within the ambient network, working closely with UKI Ambient Transport Manager to ensure the network is optimised
STRATEGIC
Responsible for scoping, contributing to and part of executing longer term plans for UKI ambient network ensuring we meet necessary safety and sustainability standards
Involvement in operational decision making on D-Comm routes to market
Define and lead UK & I Logistics automation and data and analytics roadmap utilising internal and external expertise
External focus and collaboration with other logistics, supply chain or retailer organisations
Key KPIs: Safety, CCFOT, DC cost % TO by BU, CPP
Key Interfaces
Business Operations – Planning, Customer Experience, Digital & Analytics, logistics teams, factory teams
Business Unit teams, EU logistics Strategy and Innovation, EU Logistics Performance team, EU customs team, Regulatory, procurement, Engineering, legal
Global/EU – logistics, Uni-ops
3P Service Providers, Site landlords
Customer Development & Marketing
ALL ABOUT YOU
Proven experience in a fast-paced Logistics and Supply Chain management environment
Proven experience in Logistics management and supply chain management
Achievement of logistics based KPI’s and a demonstrable background of inspirational and collaborative leadership
Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise.
Success in driving operational performance to deliver continuous improvement
Line management experience and coaching skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience of business case development
Involvement in strategic decision making
Leadership of cross functional projects or initiatives
Data management and analysis
NOTES
About Unilever
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.
Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’
What We Offer
Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.
Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.
Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
As part of your hiring journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments, to improve your recruitment experience.
To find out more, including more information about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here.
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