Head of Logistics

Business Overview

Join a high-growth global £200m+ revenue business with manufacturing operations within the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, France, and Germany supplying international clients. Our solutions-focused manufacturing offers a whole range of products designed to simplify complex infrastructure projects.

Our market-leading brands, Cubis Systems, NAL, and FILOform, supply smart, safe, and sustainable product solutions to a range of construction sectors. Through innovation, we enable construction partners to optimise efficiency and safety through pioneering products designed for simplicity, speed, and reliability.

Position: Head of Logistics

Reports to: Engineering & Performance Director

Role Overview: Based at our Tallington site the Head of Logistics will control logistics across all our sites and to develop one process across the group for an outbound freight strategy using CRH best practices and technologies. The ideal candidate will drive the strategic vision for logistics for the regions while expanding and building strong relationships with key stakeholders such as the Product Innovation and Commercial teams, Operations, Sustainability and Safety teams, IT teams, Distributors, Suppliers, 3PLs (third party logistics) & Freight forwarding. This leadership role will lead cross-functional and solutions to support regional/country growth, improve stakeholder satisfaction, and reduce costs by implementing an outbound freight strategy which meets customer requirements and demands across IPE. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:

• Service other departments and key stakeholders within the European organisation to enable our customers’ needs to be fulfilled.
• Manage all aspects of an outbound freight strategy across several key businesses & countries.
• Develop a singular approach to the logistics process and standardisation across IPE.
• Scaling logistics to meet IPE growth demands.
• Develop and maintain department cost budgets and estimates for the calendar year.
• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Implementing effective rate card commercial strategies.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers by monitoring and evaluating their performance against agreed contract terms, alongside negotiating contracts with suppliers.
• Liaising with key internal and external stakeholders across all IPE sites, as appropriate.
• Manage and develop the logistics team with a One CRH approach.
• Develop relationships within CRH to promote a One CRH approach.
• Enhance the logistics capability of the business, identify key risks, and mitigate such risks.
• Lead change within the business, from alternative hauliers to adopting new technologies.
• Ensure all quality, regulatory and compliance measures are met within global guidelines.

Experience and Training:

• Experience of working in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Experience with international trade, especially related to Brexit matters.
• Experience managing a logistics team showing financial acumen.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in in Business Management, Supply Chain or Logistics; a master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Proven experience in a senior logistics role in a multi jurisdiction manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to build out bound freight strategy across various countries.
• History of meeting approved budgets and saving targets.

Essential Competencies:

1. Ensures accountability
2. Action oriented
3. Manages ambiguity
4. Business insight
5. Collaborates
6. Communicates effectively
7. Manages complexity
8. Decision quality
9. Financial acumen
10. Global perspective

*This list is not exhaustive and will be reviewed in line with changing business requirements, a good degree of flexibility and adaptability is critical to this role.

If you are interested in this role, applications can be submitted via recruitment@cubis-systems.com before Friday 29th November 2024.

IPE is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, and disability.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension contribution
• A range of healthcare options
• Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral programme
• Family friendly policies
• Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group

About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

For more information visit: www.crh.com