Vice President, Global Physical Logistics

Rolls-Royce • Indianapolis, IN

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vice President of Global Physical Logistics. As the Global Head of Logistics & Government Property, this role is responsible for all aspects of engine and material movement for the Defense Business, including the safety of people and product. This position is part of the Business Support team within Defense, specifically within the Delivery & Execution organization. The primary purpose of this part of the organization is to provide a “gearbox” between the Supply and Profit & Loss (P&L) parts of the organization in relation to all aspects of product delivery. The Vice President, Global Physical Logistics is accountable for the establishment and execution of 3PL logistics contracts for delivery and warehousing services, ensuring the achievement of holistic contractual SLA performance, leading the governance of performance reviews, cost reduction programs, and integrating with global logistics transformation programs. Key to success will be timely escalation/intervention, flawless two-way communication, and influence across the Division/Group. The role is highly visible, cutting across levels with the aim of driving the best possible result for One Rolls-Royce. This includes engagement with Supplier and Customer facing organizations, providing business support as required.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills with a proven track record in multiple discipline roles.
• A keen ability to multitask, while ensuring attention to detail is not compromised.
• Strong people management, development, and coaching experience, demonstrated throughout career.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate change management with colleagues and key stakeholders (perceptive and adaptable) with demonstrable experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, embracing simplicity.
• Excellent ability to interface at all levels of the organization, helping to solve problems when facing evolving situations.
• Proven record of influencing and leading outside of direct management accountability.
• In depth understanding of the Defense business, with a strong passion for the mission.
• Extensive experience with Supply Chain in a large international business, with experience in manufacturing and lean a strong positive.
• Supply Chain planning experience across multi-sites in a global construct.
• Adept with SAP.
• "Can-do" mindset, with a positive approach to demanding situations where others require support.
• Associate degree with 10+ years of Warehousing, Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of Warehousing, Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement experience, OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of Warehousing, Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement experience, OR JD/PhD with 3+ years of Warehousing, Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement experience, OR 12+ years of Warehousing, Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement experience in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

• Global team management
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Green or Blackbelt certification
• 3PL Logistic experience

Responsibilities

• Drive and promote a safety culture across the organisation and throughout our Global 3PLs.
• Represent the Defense Global Business with leadership, accountability, and expertise in warehousing and transportation as well as drive the Defence Global Logistics Strategy in coordination with the Transformation Office and the other RR Business Sectors.
• Oversee the Bristol team of Shipping and Compliance Controllers, the Aviation Security on the Defence Assembly Operations Facility, the Waste Packaging Submission, and the SAO (Senior Accounting Officer) letter to the Defense CFO.
• Manage the Defence Global Logistics budget, driving cost savings in all warehousing and transportation areas, and ensuring that all costs are accurately apportioned into Commercial and Programs.
• Manage a multi-functional GP team that is cross-trained and able to support any issues or projects globally which includes a team of Logistics Operations Managers and Logistics Specialists (Super Users).
• Manage the relationship with our 3PLs for warehousing and transportation contract management for RR Defence Globally and ensuring all the contractually agreed KPIs are met while driving down cost and maximizing output across the Global organization.

Benefits

• bonus
• employee support assistance
• employee discounts
• health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• a flexible spending account
• a health savings account
• a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• certain paid holidays
• paid parental and family care leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a long-term incentive plan
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree