An exciting opportunity has arisen to play a leading role in projects within our client’s logistics business, on stand alone consultancy assignments and as part of a wider service offering.

Project work may take place across a range of sectors – including city logistics, large commercial developments, airports, warehousing & distribution.

The role will include:

Project and team leadership responsibilities contributing to the overall development of the logistics team, and specific project roles as Specialist Team Leader as appropriate.
Wider involvement in the operations / logistics consultancy businesses as opportunities arise.
Hands on involvement in project delivery – working on an individual basis or as a member of a project team. Project roles may involve development of operational strategy, analysis of business requirements, design of solution concepts and management of implementation – in relation to business processes, handling systems and business systems.

The key responsibilities will be devising layouts for service yards incorporating operating strategies for servicing large multi use developments. Working closely with transport planners and / or architects to advise them of servicing strategies – goods in and waste out of residential, retail & leisure developments.
Relationships

The candidate will form part of the Logistics team. Key relationships will include:

within the logistics team: in leading, supporting, encouraging other team members
within the wider organisation: in networking, joint working, promoting activities with Clients and suppliers: in delivering projects

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

as project lead: to deliver projects to meet client objectives within cost, time and quality objectives
as part of the wider logistics team: to help in developing younger members of staff and to take an increasing role in developing work for self and other members of the team

Key Skills / Requirements:

Good command of English – both written & spoken
Previous consultancy experience preferred
Microsoft Office suite – competent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
AutoCAD – working knowledge preferred

The post provides an opportunity to participate in a key area of the business from a strong UK / European base. There are likely to be significant opportunities for international travel and for involvement in prestigious projects across sectors.

There may be potential for further career advancement within the consultancy – whether in the UK / overseas.

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Peter on 020 7960 2551 or pjm@mattinsonpartnership.com

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Further Details

Published Date: 2012-07-05

Contract: Permanent

Rate Type: Salary

Vacancy Reason: Unspecified

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