Head of Logistics

Job Description

Job title: Head of Logistics

Company: Roke

Job description: Roke are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Industry 4.0 through our Futures business and Intelligence as a Service. You will work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.

As a Head of Logistics, this is an opportunity to run a successful logistics operation whilst designing and delivering strategy for an area that’s about to grow significantly. The logistics function supports products in enviable demand, with production about to be upscaled through significant investment and expansion. You will champion the team and processes to allow this; providing a logistics function that delivers product to keep the nation safe.

You’ll be modernising, developing and implementing a best-in-class logistics process that enables efficiency, transparency and traceability.

As our Head of Logistics, you’ll be comfortable collaborating with other Heads of Functions and Assistant Directors to set strategic objectives and lead your team to deliver.

The Key Requirements…

• Demonstrable ability to lead a team to deliver a logistics function, with as commitment to showcase excellence;
• Previous experience in developing and implementing logistics processes that ensure all imports/exports are compliant; preferably within a Defence environment;
• Previous experience implementing a new ERP system;
• Capable of implementing a logistics training and internal audit programme;
• A background in developing and managing bespoke infrastructure for logistics facilities;
• Able to showcase an ability to develop the team around you, helping to motivate your team and provide professional development for your direct reports.

Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act – through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe – that’s our mission, passion, and motivation.

Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you’ll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey:; having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.

With us you’ll draw on a wide variety of skills to collaborate at a senior level and deliver the future for Roke. The logistics function you are responsible for will ensure delivery of products that are of increasing importance to the world.

Where you’ll work…

Alongside hybrid and flexible working options, you’ll find our Romsey site located within beautiful Hampshire countryside, close to the picturesque New Forest District and not far from a superb stretch of the south coast. This is no corporate concrete jungle; this is a manor house site, with ample parking an on-site gym and a driveway full of daffodils in the spring.

The Benefits and Perks…

• Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life
• Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance
• Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions
• Holiday: 25 days plus public holidays and your birthday off
• Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan.

Clearances…

Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 5 years.

The Next Step…

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

Expected salary:

Location: Romsey, Hampshire

Job date: Sat, 25 Nov 2023 05:43:01 GMT

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