Route Logistics Manager x 2

As Route Logistics Manager you’ll lead a dynamic team in delivering seamless, end-to-end Supply Chain Operations (SCO) services across a defined route and area, ensuring every project is executed safely, sustainably, and efficiently. You’ll drive exceptional customer experiences by fostering strong, lasting relationships with both clients and local suppliers. This role offers the opportunity to empower a team to excel in strategic and tactical route-based delivery, whist also contributing to the broader goals of the business. We have two positions available:

• Route Logistics Manager [Anglia and East Midlands] - this role can be based at London Stratford, Milton Keynes or Derby, with regular travel between the three locations, as well as our depots at Whitemoor and Toton.
• Route Logistics Manager [Wessex] – this role is based at London Puddle Dock.
Key accountabilities include: 1. Lead the development of a strong safety culture within the SCO route teams and with suppliers. 2. Manage the end-to-end process of development, delivery and assurance for SCO products and services against the relevant Service Contract to drive an improving customer perception trend. 3. Lead the process to manage annual demand and longer term business and resource planning for SCO supplied services to drive improved supply/demand forecasting. 4. Build and nurture customer relationships for which the team is responsible and act as the voice of the route customer within key Route Services’ forums. 5. Work collaboratively with customers to develop and implement innovative strategies which meet business requirements, maximising benefits and efficiency opportunities and minimising risk. 6. Collaborate with other Route Service’ functions and service lines to improve the customer experience. 7. Lead on the strategic development of all route Local Distribution Centres/Major Logistics Facilities in order to deliver continuous improvement and enhancements in the depots to meet quality, safety and efficiency improvement requirements. 8. Manage the local supplier relationships for SCO products and services to deliver business benefit and performance optimisation from both supplier and Network Rail perspectives. 9. Lead on ‘better every day’ for the team using LEAN tools and techniques to provide solutions to customer needs., If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist. Below are some examples of adjustments we can make: 1. Changing a provision, practice or ‘the way things are done’ For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed. 2. Changing a physical feature of our workplace For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs. 3. Providing extra equipment or assistance For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available. There are lots of other adjustments we can consider – please just ask! The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following

· Ability to implement and maintain a safety culture using robust safety leadership skills. · Strong strategic focus with the ability to formulate and drive the delivery of strategic objectives. · Proven track record of outstanding team leadership. · Detailed knowledge of the Planning Standard. · Highly skilled senior relationship manager experienced in managing end -to-end client, customer and supplier relationships. · Advanced influencing and negotiation skills with ability to influence decision making and develop mutually beneficial relationships. · Advanced knowledge of depot and facility management. · Lead on continuous improvement skills i.e. LEAN/Six Sigma. · Network Rail level 2 investigator competence – competent or working towards Designated Competent Person. · Detailed knowledge of rail plant, wagons, seasonal fleet and on-track machine management and operation. Desirable · Member of a relevant professional institution. · Knowledge of railway operations, including safety rules and regulations. · Knowledge of rail plant and on-track machine management, maintenance and operation. · National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) general certificate or above.

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here. Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance., SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving – making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule.

Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexible, part-time working and job shares can be considered. Salary range: £71,163 - £80,060 per annum, depending on skills and experience.