Retail Vacancy

 Job Title:                    UK Logistics Project Manager (Permanent or Interim)

Job Purpose:

(Interim)

To effectively project manage the move from the current UK NDC location to a new-build location – ensuring zero impacts on Customer Service levels and minimizing costs of transfer.

(Permanent)

To either relocate within global operations into a Logistics Manager position, or regional support role.

Principle Accountabilities:

·        Direct responsibility for the project management of the transfer of operation from the current UK NDC to the future UK NDC

·        To work with the 3PL Project Management team dedicated to this transfer and ensures future operations are secure.

·        Accept zero impact in Customer Service outbound levels – ensuring all stakeholders are satisfied with the transfer.

·        Ensure the project delivery is on time, on budget, and with a quality that will allow for stable ongoing use for 10 year horizon minimum.

·        Ensure all systems interfaces are developed, and tested, so that all stock & order transactions are completed accurately and on time.

·        Transfer all off-site inventory into the new NDC within 4 months

·        Run physical and book-to-book stock reconciliations, and pick face counts with perpetual inventory checks in order to ensure financial and system stock integrity

·        Provide support to Quality Control function for auditing the new site and operations

Competencies:

·        Significant experience of integrated supply chain activities. (5 years minimum experience)

·        Previous roles to include Logistics Manager, 3PL Management, Warehouse Operations Manager, Customer Service Manager roles.

·        Highly competent with PC tools and information systems (JD Edwards) with advanced knowledge of MS Excel.

·        Ability to work in a cross-functional manner and able to work closely with people at all levels.

·        Demonstrate relationship building with third party hauliers and factories.

·        Highly numerate with an analytical approach.

·        Internationally mobile

·        Excellent communication skills.

·        Ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvement.