REQ ID: 126432
JOB TITLE: European Distribution Controller
SALARY: £45,695 - £53,000

POSTING START DATE: 14.10.2024

POSTING END DATE: 28.10.2024
LOCATION: Solihull  

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let’s create the exceptional. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Finished Vehicle Distribution department is responsible for the movement of new Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles to dealers and customers in over 100 Markets worldwide. We organise, manage and monitor the movement of every vehicle produced. This helps to ensure that delivery takes place in a timely and efficient manner, whilst maintaining the highest build quality levels possible.

Manging our operations and supplier base, as well as developing our current and future distribution strategy, are key to delivering a Customer First service to our markets, retailers and customers worldwide. Your contribution will help manage our existing operations, whilst transforming and developing solutions for the future.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities 

•    Management and development of Lead Logistic suppliers ensuring performance in line with contracted Service Levels and supporting the development and achievement of improvement plans. 
•    Interface with Manufacturing, Quality, Launch, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Purchase, Lead Logistics Providers (national & international) and Customs.
•    Provide total Logistics advise / support and reporting to Supply Chain Management 
•    Management and development of European Distribution team. 
•    Planning and coordination of Finished Vehicle Launch Stocks supporting New Model Launch Activities. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

•    Experience of managing or supervising teams
•    Good understanding of supply chain management either national or international
•    Excellent knowledge of customs processes and documentation 
•    Experience in manging Transport Service Providers in a fast-paced working environment. 
•    Strong data analytics capability and high attention to detail. Experience working with data visualisation tools like Tableau & PowerBI are advantageous. 

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.