UK Logistics Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee all UK inbound and outbound international freight activities, ensuring full compliance with global trade regulations.
• Maintain and leverage our Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status; act as the primary lead for internal and external HMRC/customs audits.
• Manage and maintain all necessary export licences, ensuring strict adherence to controlled goods regulations.
• Apply a deep understanding of cross border tax implications (VAT, tariffs, duties) to mitigate financial risks and optimise landed costs.
• Oversee the end to end movement of goods domestically within the UK and internationally across global trade lanes.
• Manage relationships with third party carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL providers; negotiate contracts and SLAs to drive performance and cost savings.
• Design and manage robust repair/reverse logistics workflows to minimise turnaround times and improve customer satisfaction.
• Continuously analyse supply chain data to identify bottlenecks, implementing Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational excellence.
• Act as the logistics lead during mergers & acquisitions, assessing target supply chains, identifying synergies and integrating acquired networks.
• Apply a strong understanding of the UK freight market, transport regulations and infrastructural networks to optimise routing and carrier selection.
• Travel requirements: % travel; relocation not provided.

Qualifications and experience

• Substantial experience in logistics, domestic distribution and international freight management within the UK market.
• Proven track record managing AEO accreditations, export licensing and complex HMRC/customs audits.
• Strong understanding of international trade tax implications and a history of delivering demonstrable cost savings.
• Extensive experience selecting, negotiating with and managing third party freight forwarders and carriers.
• Operational knowledge of general warehouse operations and inventory control principles (desired).
• Previous exposure to M&A integrations, supply chain restructuring or complex project management.
• Strong analytical capabilities, excellent negotiation skills and the ability to communicate complex trade requirements to non technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
• Two weeks of additional pay per year (holiday bonus).
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible working options.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Career development support and wide range learning opportunities.
• Employee health and wellbeing support, EAP and wellbeing guidance.
• Carbon neutral initiatives and goals.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.