Senior Transport Logistics Lead – UK & Freight Ops

Flex; Kendal Fell; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Merit pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Volunteer days

Group Life Insurance

Sick pay

Résumé du poste

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new independent company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, focused on digital infrastructure for AI data centers.

To support our teams, we're looking to add a Transport Logistics Team Leader located in Kendal, UK. Reporting to the EMEA Customs Manager, the role oversees transport operations, storing, shipping and delivering goods safely, accurately and on time for

Qualifications

• Experience leading logistics, transportation, or distribution operations.
• Strong understanding of road freight and multimodal transportation.
• Knowledge of import/export processes, customs requirements, and international shipping regulations.
• Familiarity with trade compliance principles and Incoterms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA).
• Strong analytical mindset with solid numerical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Performance Monitoring of Suppliers - Monitoring delivery times and transport costs, tracking KPIs and implementing improvements and efficiencies to ensure smooth transport flows
• Organise regular business reviews with the transport suppliers
• Ensure SOP's (work instructions) are in place for all transport suppliers
• Operational Oversight - Prioritise and manage day-to-day activities, including transport operations, ensuring safe and efficient handling, storage and timely dispatch and delivery of goods, ensuring any potential delays are escalated early
• Manage the transport operation within the area of responsibility through daily track and trace of all shipments and maintain comprehensive shipment data
• Resolve and measure on time delivery issues and queries to ensure 100% POD performance
• Ensure that all queries and exceptions are dealt with effectively and promptly
• Produce weekly/month reports as directed by management
• Implement and maintain high quality service levels to new and existing customers/transport lanes
• Manage freight cost and freight P+L - Monthly/quarterly/annually
• Responsible for freight cost forecasting for FOL
• Manage the freight bill and audit, cost allocation and payment process of transport invoices
• In conjunction with finance manage freight cost versus quote at the program level and drive improvement
• Manage and measure special costs associated with non-standard transport requirements
• Liaising with transport teams, suppliers/vendors and internal departments, such as Planning, Production, Project Managers, Sales and Finance

Description du poste

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new independent company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, focused on digital infrastructure for AI data centers.

To support our teams, we're looking to add a Transport Logistics Team Leader located in Kendal, UK. Reporting to the EMEA Customs Manager, the role oversees transport operations, storing, shipping and delivering goods safely, accurately and on time for