Logistics & Fleet Manager

** Logistics & Fleet Manager**

Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA

Division: Service Delivery Job Type: Requisition Number: 28797 Job Category: Gas Transmission Job Function: Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport ****About the Role****

We are looking for a reliable **Logistics & Fleet Manager** to be responsible for the overall supply chain and fleet management within Gas Transmission (GT). This role has a key position within GT Operations for leading a team that will coordinate and improve the delivery of logistics across GT in the delivery of maintenance and project activities. There will be a significant added focus and requirement to determine the best means to support these activities, building relationships, identifying and prioritising areas of focus and developing capabilities to support these. The goal is to manage the entire order cycle, enhancing business development and ensuring sustainability and customer satisfaction and management of the livered fleet and wheeled plant.

**Key Accountabilities:**

* Organise and monitor storage and distribution of goods.

* Develop and implement an effective and efficient stores/spares system serving the GT network throughout mainland UK.

* Lead a team of approx. 14 colleagues (direct and/or contract staff) and develop an inclusive culture.

* Be the 'named transport manager' on the Groups Goods Vehicles Operator's licence, with day to day responsibility for the management of the licence, ensuring GT complies with all transport legislation. This will include coaching and training end-users on all aspects of the requirements and occasional dialogue with all the appropriate enforcement and government agencies, typically the Office of the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA.

* Work with lines of business to deliver an efficient commercial vehicle fleet operation that meets the requirements of the business, ensuring a compliant operation and delivering value.

* Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse and transportation and customer services.

* Direct, optimise and coordinate full order cycle.

* Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

* Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.

* Arrange warehouse, catalogue goods, plan routes and process shipments.

* Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce.

* Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.

* Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements.

* Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements.

****About You****

To succeed in this role, you will have **previous experience as a Logistics Manager** and have...

* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to demonstrate sound constructive decision making.

* Good communication skills, capable of effective interaction with staff and external bodies and be effective in managing and developing good working relationships.

* The ability to create and drive a high performing team that generates an outstanding reputation for professionalism, objectivity, integrity and delivery of results.

* A detailed understanding of appropriate legislative requirements, company policies, procedures, RIIO and industry standards and expectations.

* A record of successful distribution and logistics management.

* Proficient experience with standard logistics software.

* Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.

* The ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.

* Good influencing and negotiation skills to drive optimum value through contract management of commercially sound contracts.

* A track record of driving value beyond straightforward procurement savings in areas of value engineering, usage of lean techniques to identify and eliminate waste and identity income opportunities in the extended value chain.

**It is essential that you hold a Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Transport and hold a full valid UK driving licence, ideally up to category C+1.**

****What You'll Get****

* A competitive salary between **54,000 - 64,000** dependent on capability.

* Depending on operational constraints, **flexible working hours** can be accommodated.

* **Salary enhancements** are also available if key competency criteria are met.

* **Company car.**

* **28 days holiday** plus 8 statutory days - option available to buy extra holiday days.

* Annual **performance bonus** of up to 15% of your eligible earnings in the performance year.

* A generous **pension scheme** where we double match your contribution up to 6% (maximum Company contribution of 12%) of your salary each month i.e. for every 1 you contribute, we'll put another 2 (you can contribute more un-matched if you want to).

* **Paid expenses** for any business travel and accommodation excluding travel to your base location/office.

* You will also have access to several other **flexible benefits** such as a salary sacrifice car and technology schemes.

* Access to **employee support**, care and assistance helplines.

* Access to Employer Matched **charity giving**.

****Further Information****

**Opportunity Type:** Permanent

**Location:** As part of our hybrid working approach, this role offers a mix of office working in Warwick and home working.

**Closing Date:** Tuesday 8th March 2022

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grids recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

Gas plays a critical role in the UKs energy mix. It produces more than half of our energy needs and more than 8 out of 10 homes rely on us for heat, and its the primary fuel for power generation, providing a stable baseload of electricity. Were also fully behind the drive to net-zero; alongside renewable energy, gas has played a key role in largely removing coal from the energy mix over the past eight years. None of that is going to change overnight. In fact, the UK cant reach net zero by 2050 without natural gas and hydrogen playing a part in decarbonising transport, power, heat and industry.

Alongside that, the amount of work needed on the gas national transmission system (NTS) is bigger than ever for our current regulatory period, RIIO-2. The programme will improve the current network, reducing emissions, and pave the way towards decarbonising future infrastructure. Theres a lot for us to deliver over the next five years, putting our business in a great position to grow.

In March 2021, National Grid announced its intention to sell a majority stake in National Grid Gas plc. We expect that the gas business will become a separate company in the first half of 2022.

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**At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.**

**Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.**