Offer & Sourcing, Supply & Logistics

Location

Hampshire | United Kingdom

Job description

We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 82,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that’s where you come in.

At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.

We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! 

We're recruiting for a forward-thinking Assistant Manager - International Logistics who will be responsible for supporting the management of third-party logistics organisations and shipping and transport companies contracted by the group.

• Supporting the management of third-party logistics organisations and shipping and transport companies and managing their performance in line with agreed SLA/ SOP.
• Owning the international logistics process (SOP/ SLA / Framework Contract), ensuring these are kept up to date, continuously improved and effectively communicated to all stakeholders, reflecting any legislative or commercial changes.
• Ensuring effective communications are maintained with all key stakeholders and works promptly to resolve issues as they arise (e.g. geopolitical issues that may affect shipping schedules or lead to delays in the supply chain).
• Playing a key role in evaluating the operational effectiveness of the service providers, working with operating companies and managing ongoing performance through regular review meetings with all parties, to ensure performance targets are achieved.
• Acting as a team leader and supporting the functional management of the analysts in the team, whilst supporting the International Logistics Manager to ensure all operational responsibilities are delivered effectively and that team members receive the appropriate level of direction.
• Supporting the development of data initiatives and collaborating with internal stakeholders (e.g working with the Group Sustainability Team on new initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint/emissions).
• The ability to effectively analyse information, conceptualize, define operational challenges, and present findings and potential solutions to key stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or significant proven experience in an international logistics or freight management role in a large import volume organisation (3pls/ Carrier) ideally with a focus in the retail sector.
• Robust organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing timelines whilst still maintaining the high level of accuracy required to present content to directors
• Strong planning and organisational skills, proven experience in stakeholder management and a resilient work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to support the broader team in their day-to-day work and their development.
• Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power BI and PowerPoint

At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.

In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self.

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.

Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible

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