Logistics Manager

**Level**:
Manager

**Employment Type**:
Full-time

Permanent

**Job Function**:
Supply Chain

**Industry**:
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Oil & Energy

**Who We Are**:
AAF International is a global leader in the design and manufacture of Air Filtration Systems, Acoustic Systems and associated products and services. We are part of a global powerhouse that uses Filtration to transform the world.

We invest in our people, and our people invest in our customers and communities. This mutual commitment is a foundation for our growth. So is an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to come to work as their whole selves and come together as a team that welcomes unique ideas, perspectives and backgrounds.

We’re not just innovating on the outside. We’re innovating on the inside to unlock people’s unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today’s most pressing challenges.

We offer more than a paycheck. AAF is where you’ll be heard, be valued, belong — and be able to make your mark.

**Our Company Values**:
We endeavour to create a work environment that reflects the culture of the company, and we encourage every member of our staff to embrace our commitment to be:

- Professional
- Quality Driven
- Goal Orientated
- Customer Focused
- Flexible
- Open & Integrated
- Continuously Improving

**Position Summary**:
The Logistics Manager will provide best in class logistics service to the P&I supply chain and customer base by engaging with leading logistics providers at lowest price points.

**Position Responsibilities**:

- Maintain and upgrade the logistics supplier base of P&I aiming to achieve a high standard of cost effectiveness, supply reliability, performance, supply chain integrity and compliance.
- Seek new Logistics suppliers who can offer P&I value by being cost-effective, deliver the required level of service and can be relied upon to support P&I ahead of other customers.
- Take control of all major negotiations with logistics providers.
- Lead rigorous analyses of spend data for logistic services, wherever the money is spent within P&I.
- Build a true logistics capability that is agnostic to P&I local entity borders. Ensure that the right product is available to all EMEA customers, even if the local entity is unable to supply.
- Constantly seek new logistics methodologies which improve product availability or reduce the cost to deliver.
- Ensure core metrics are developed, shared and met with the whole logistics teams members.
- Represent the enterprise-wide view of logistics in senior manager reviews and strategy making.
- Manage, harmonize, and coordinate the logistics teams members across P&I EMEA.

Duties will vary due to the nature of the environment (above is a guide and not a comprehensive list of responsibilities)

**Person Specification**:
**_Education, Qualifications and Affiliations _**

Essential
- BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or engineering.

Desirable
- CILT Level 5 Professional diploma (or equivalent)

Completed qualifications from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

**Licenses Or Certifications**:
Essential
- Full Driving License
- Full valid passport (Eligible to work in the UK)

**Experience**:
Essential
- Demonstrable experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Proven experience as a Logistics Manager or similar position. (Preferably within a project-based business)
- Previous experience of working in a Manufacturing / Engineering company.
- International remit experience, preferably across UK, Europe and Middle East.
- Experience of sourcing from an international supply chain.
- Detailed understanding of Incoterms 2020.
- Proven track record of cost savings and supplier improvement including quality, cost and delivery
- Comfortable working on a number of projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of business strategy and methodology.
- Computer literate and able to use a wide range of software packages.
- People management experience.

Desirable
- Previous experience gained within the industry or similar industries i.e. Mechanical, O&G, Energy and Power Generation.

**Skills**:
Essential
- Works well as both a team player and working alone.
- Flexible approach to working, willingness to accept changing priorities and associated deadlines.
- Health, safety and environmentally conscious.
- Good commercial acumen.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good MS Office skills.
- High level English communication skills including face to face, video call, telephone and written.
- Ability to develop and maintain customer relationships.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in an organized manner.
- Continuous improvement mentality and receptive to change.

Desirable
- Multi-lingual a positive advantage. (Notably French and Spanish).

**What’s on Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits pack