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SalaryDate: Mar 20, 2024
Location: Doncaster, GB
Company: AkzoNobel
We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.
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Logistics Manager
Slough or Doncaster – hybrid home working
£Competitive salary plus company car and benefits
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
Job Purpose
We will look to you to oversee the warehouse and transport functions for the UK as well as ensure both present and future service provision requirements are in place to meet strategic needs.
- Achieve KPI targets linked to service/quality/cost.
- Effective contracts management of large contract, logistics service providers
- Ensure effective distribution of finished goods to customers.
- Manage Logistics Service Provider partnerships to deliver core KPIs and cost benefit initiatives.
- Develop & nurture strong ‘one team’ working relationship with primary supply partner.
- Allocate resources to optimise effectiveness of operations.
- Identify & oversee delivery of continuous improvement projects.
- Participate in Cross Cluster and or Cross Deco UK Projects.
- Lead organization to deliver transformational Logistics projects
- Nurture stakeholder relationships across AkzoNobel.
- Degree qualification, ideally within supply chain or logistics.
- Experience of inspiring & motivating teams in warehousing/logistics environments.
- Ambitious and self-motivated to drive cost reduction targets and improve service
- Effective at nurturing supplier partner relationships.
- In-depth knowledge of managing complex logistics operations that are compliant and safe.
- Significant experience in a senior logistic operations management role covering both warehouse and transport operations.
- Development of performing supplier partnerships through focus on KPIs and SLA management
- Management and delivery of large transformation projects
- A self starter, confident in making informed decisions with passion for operational excellence.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Excellent communication, negotiation & interpersonal skills.
- Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
- 3PL Logistics Management experience
- Passionate customer & continuous improvement mindset.
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
- Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
- Company car
- 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
- Income protection.
- Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee Life Assurance.
- Company pension.
- product discounts.
- Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.
We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.
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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 38727
