Logistic Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.

• Travel to client site will be necessary as and when the client requires
• Flexible working - We operate in a hybrid working environment where we come into a client site or office, at least 2-3 days per week. This role will be aligned to ourLondonor Bristol offices

Are you driven by a desire to help the Defence Enterprise achieve value for money and improved collaboration through optimisation of their Supply Chains and logistics functions?

Our Defence and Security team are looking for an exceptional Consultant. You will be instrumental in supporting the continued growth of our Defence Supply Chain business, delivering high-impact consulting projects, and shaping the future of our practice. You will work closely with clients across the Defence sector to understand their needs and challenges, develop innovative strategies, and implement solutions that drive real business value and transform Supply Chains.

Reports to: Managing Consultant, Defence & Security

You will have opportunity to:

• Work on some of the most significant and complex supply chain challenges facing public and private sector organisations in the UK and internationally.
• Provide a range of strategic advice on topics such as transforming organisations’ supply chain teams, delivering complex supply chain and logistics transformation projects, and advising clients on how to embrace technology to accelerate and transform supply chain and logistics processes and harness data.
• Support your clients to achieve their desired business outcomes by harnessing deep technical knowledge and applying innovative approaches to supply chain and logistics.

Qualifications

• Strong supply chain and logistics experience, including military and industrial supply chains
• Expertise in navigating complex supply chain and logistics processes within the Defence sector to deliver successful value for money outcomes
• Evidence of leading and supporting change initiatives in multifaceted stakeholder environments
• Extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge of Defence Supply Chain and Logistics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• CIPS, MCIPS, CILT or equivalent supply chain and logistics qualifications are preferable
• Ability to transfer skills and experience to supply chain transformation projects in new environments
• Ability to contribute to the expansion of the PA Defence Supply Chain team, utilising your expertise to contribute to Business Development and development of new Supply Chain offerings
• Supply chain design and resilience assessment experience - highly desirable
• Prior consulting experience preferred
• For Principal Consultant grades prior consulting experience is required

We know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.

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• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
• Annual performance-based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

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