Logistics Manager

Geely Auto UK; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Geely Auto UK is establishing a dedicated National Sales Company in Ireland and seeks automotive professionals to build a new national business from the ground up. You’ll coordinate vehicle logistics from global manufacturers to the Irish retailer network and align supply planning with retailer delivery needs.

You will collaborate with Sales, Aftersales, Marketing and Finance to support operations, customer delivery objectives and compliance across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related discipline preferred.
• Proven experience within automotive logistics, operations, supply chain or vehicle distribution environments.
• Strong understanding of vehicle logistics, finished vehicle operations and automotive supply chain processes.
• Experience managing relationships with logistics providers, ports, compounds and external operational partners.
• Experience supporting customs, importation or operational compliance processes advantageous.
• Experience working within automotive OEM, distributor or retailer organisations beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vehicle logistics operations from global manufacturing locations through to the Irish retailer network.
• Support vehicle order management, supply planning and vehicle availability coordination activities.
• Manage relationships with logistics providers, shipping partners, ports, bonded storage operators and third-party service providers.
• Monitor vehicle pipeline activity, shipping schedules, compound operations and retailer deliveries for efficiency.
• Support contingency planning and response activities related to supply chain disruption.
• Coordinate retailer delivery scheduling and vehicle movement across the Ireland network.
• Support customs, importation and operational compliance processes for vehicle movement into Ireland.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support compliance and operational accuracy.
• Support development of scalable logistics processes for long-term market growth.

Skills

Vehicle logistics

Supply chain management

Stakeholder collaboration

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics

Job description

At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more.

Following the successful establishment of Geely Auto UK, we are now creating a dedicated National Sales Company in Ireland as part of Geely's continued European expansion.

We're looking for ambitious automotive professionals who want the rare opportunity to build a new national business from the ground up, backed by one of the world's leading automotive technology groups.

Few careers offer the opportunity to build a national automotive business, shape a brand and influence its future from day one. This is one of them.

Exciting products are just the beginning. You'll play a key part in the business that brings them to Ireland.

Main Responsibilities

• Vehicle Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Coordinate and oversee vehicle logistics operations from global manufacturing locations through to the Irish retailer network.
• Support vehicle order management, supply planning and vehicle availability coordination activities.
• Manage relationships with logistics providers, shipping partners, ports, bonded storage operators and third-party service providers.
• Monitor vehicle pipeline activity, shipping schedules, compound operations and retailer deliveries to ensure operational efficiency and timely vehicle availability.
• Support contingency planning and operational response activities relating to supply chain disruption, shipping delays or changing market requirements.
• Coordinate retailer delivery scheduling and vehicle movement activities across the Ireland network.
• Customs, Importation & Operational Coordination
• Support customs, importation and operational compliance processes associated with vehicle movement into Ireland.
• Coordinate activities linked to tariffs, customs duties, bonded storage and related import processes.
• Support implementation and management of vehicle registration readiness processes aligned to Irish market requirements and registration peak periods.
• Work collaboratively with operational, finance and regulatory stakeholders to support compliance and operational accuracy.
• Support implementation of logistics policies, operational procedures and reporting frameworks.

Retailer & Operational Support

• Support retailer operational readiness and vehicle supply coordination activities across the Ireland network.
• Coordinate retailer allocation, logistics planning and vehicle delivery activities.
• Support retailer launch readiness activities from a logistics and operational perspective.
• Work collaboratively with Sales, Aftersales, Marketing and Finance teams to support overall business operations and customer delivery objectives.
• Support operational problem resolution and retailer communication relating to logistics and supply chain activities.

Operational Planning & Process Development

• Support development and implementation of scalable logistics and operational processes suitable for long-term market growth.
• Monitor logistics KPIs, operational performance and supply chain efficiency metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness, lead times and customer delivery performance.
• Support implementation of operational systems, reporting tools and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate logistics reporting and operational visibility across vehicle pipeline activities.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related discipline preferred.
• Proven experience within automotive logistics, operations, supply chain or vehicle distribution environments.
• Strong understanding of vehicle logistics, finished vehicle operations and automotive supply chain processes.
• Experience managing relationships with logistics providers, ports, compounds and external operational partners.
• Experience supporting customs, importation or operational compliance processes advantageous.
• Experience working within automotive OEM, distributor or retailer organisations beneficial.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in establishing a new automotive brand in Ireland.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Exposure to regional and international projects and teams.
• Career development opportunities within a rapidly growing international automotive business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

We Are An Equal Opportunities Employer

At Geely Auto, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to fair recruitment and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you believe you are right for this role, we warmly welcome your application.

To thrive at Geely Auto UK we believe that you have the courage to lead with trust and care and you don’t mind getting your hands dirty. You are highly innovative and have a great ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing, fast-paced, highly demanding work environment. Like us, you believe it’s important to have a passion to work in an international and multicultural environment with the desire and ability to embrace the diversity of people, perspectives, and styles.