**Job Purpose**
A senior logistics professional is sought after to lead the management of large-scale automotive logistics accounts. This role requires seamless supply chain operations from vehicle manufacturing to final delivery.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Build Strong Relationships
* Serve as primary contact for major automotive accounts, ensuring operational efficiency and service excellence.
* Develop and execute account strategies, including contract logistics solutions for inbound/outbound transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
* Lead strategic performance reviews, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are met for vehicle distribution, spare parts logistics, and supply chain optimization.
* Drive process standardization and best practices within automotive logistics operations.
* Monitor profitability, contract compliance, and volume tracking, ensuring operational efficiency.
* Develop reports and performance analytics tailored to automotive logistics, providing insights for continuous improvement.
**Requirements**
* Tertiary qualification in logistics, supply chain, or business administration; specialized training in automotive logistics preferred.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in logistics and freight forwarding, with specialization in automotive supply chain management.
* Deep understanding of contract logistics, including warehouse management, transportation, and inventory control in the automotive sector.
* Expertise in automotive supply chain processes, including OEM logistics, parts distribution, and vehicle delivery networks.
* Strong operational project management experience in automotive logistics and new client implementation.
* Proficiency in CRM and CargoWise, with a keen ability to integrate technology into automotive logistics solutions.
* Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills, with a commitment to service excellence and operational efficiency.
**Equal Opportunities Employer**
We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
Our goal is to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
We're reshaping the future by investing in innovation and pushing the sector towards better ways to trade.