Join CDE, a global leader in wet processing solutions, and play a pivotal role in our mission: To create our best world, a ton at a time. We are at the forefront of transforming waste into valuable resources, laying the foundations for a circular economy and helping customers maximise their natural resources sustainably. With a 30-year history of success and over 2,000 projects across five continents, our impact is truly global.
As our Global Logistics Manager, you will be central to this mission. You will lead and develop our entire global logistics function, ensuring the effective, compliant, and cost-efficient movement of materials, equipment, and project shipments across international markets. This is a highly strategic role where you will work cross-functionally to build a robust, scalable, and customer-focused logistics operation that underpins our operational and strategic goals.
We are a multi-award-winning company, recognised as a Deloitte Best Managed Company for thirteen consecutive years. This is your chance to join an innovative, fast-paced team and make a tangible impact on a global scale.
About The Role
As the Global Logistics Manager, your day-to-day will be dynamic and strategic. You will lead the logistics team, providing oversight for all despatch activities and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. A key part of your role will be developing and executing the global logistics strategy, from capacity planning and risk mitigation to managing customs compliance across international markets. You'll work closely with sales and project teams, providing expert advice and building strong relationships with third-party providers.
This role offers significant growth opportunities, allowing you to shape and scale the logistics function of a rapidly expanding global business. You'll drive continuous improvement, implement best practices, and develop your team's capabilities. What makes this position truly interesting is its global scope, the direct impact on the company's success, and the chance to contribute to a sustainable future by supporting the circular economy.
Required Criteria
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Educated to degree level or equivalent with a minimum of five years' experience in a Logistics Management role which has included implementing industry best practice and the management and development of a logistics team.
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Experience of project management and capacity planning methodology / software (ideally IFS).
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Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders.
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The ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time-frames.
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The ability to adapt to and manage frequent changes in priorities.
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Driving license and the ability to travel outside of UK & Ireland.
Desired Criteria
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Member of the chartered institute of Logistics and Transport
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Excellent people management and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internally and externally
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The ability to exercise sound judgment when responding to enquiries
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Strong self-motivation with sound organizational skills and attention to detail
Skills Needed
Continuous Improvement, Cost Management, Logistics Management, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Strategy Formulation, Team Management, Vendor Management, Negotiating Skills/Closing techniques, Client Relationship Management, Budgeting and Forecasting, Manpower planning, KPIs, Leadership
About The Company
WE ARE CDE. ENGINEERED FOR YOU
We empower our customers to transform waste into valuable resources through innovative co-creation, laying the foundations for the circular economy.
We help our customers maximise their natural resources in the most sustainable way possible – with greater efficiency and less waste than ever before. Our unparalleled speed and scale are down to our proximity to our customers and our deep understanding of their challenges. Our track record of proven solutions consistently meets our customers’ needs precisely, operating in challenging environments from the Arctic to the Equator.
Wet processing is our sole focus –our experience and expertise is unmatched in this field.
Every day, in everything we do, we strive to do it right. We want to be the best at what we do and deliver the maximum benefit for our customers. We pull together, as a team, in pursuit of this common cause. Our “Customer for Life” mentality fortifies each of our projects, with CDE engineers delivering continuous, limitless support.
Company Culture
We recognise that it is our people that have established CDE as market leader in developing solutions for the wet processing industry both within natural materials processing and waste recycling sectors.
OUR PURPOSE IS TO CREATE OUR BEST WORLD, A TON AT A TIME.
To do that, we must continue to build our global team by adding the most ambitious, driven and talented people. We will challenge you, elevate you and broaden your horizons. We will help you to be the best you can be both personally and professionally.
We are renowned for our energy and can do attitude…. and at times seemingly delivering the impossible. We also know that all the will in the world won’t take us anywhere unless we work together. And we like to have fun together - life’s too short and we spend most of it at work. If we lose the power to laugh, we lose the power to think.
We will continue to add the most dynamic, ambitious and talented individuals to the CDE team.
Company Benefits
Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, A diversity program, Opportunity to travel, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Hybrid Working, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Bereavement leave, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Staff celebration events
Salary
Not disclosed
