Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.

To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Head of Vehicle Logistics  to join us in our Global Commercial site based in Coventry.

Summary:

This role is responsible for the end-to-end management and strategic optimisation of the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) network. It ensures the efficient, cost-effective, and timely distribution of vehicles from production plants and ports to dealerships and end customers across the European and UK markets. The manager will lead a team and work with carriers to ensure operational excellence, uphold the highest standards of vehicle quality and damage prevention, and drive continuous improvement in a complex, multi-modal logistics environment.

What you'll do:

• Setting up new and used vehicle logistics in Europe
• Transport vehicles from compounds to retail partners and between retail partners
• Determination of compound and PDI strategy, including 3rd party service provider negotiations and management
  • Good understanding of customs clearing procedures
  Stock management
  • Managing used- and new car stock levels and assuring correct stock availability per country
  • Controlling stock actuality together with sales & marketing teams
  • Optimizing Free Cash Flow thanks to precise stock and planning management
  Setting up local country distribution strategies
  • Define the strategy for each country in terms of national logistics
  • Support the creation of a unique customer experience with @ home or on location services that will be one of a kind in the current automotive market
  Responsible for special operations logistics
  • Provide logistic support during events such as customer experience clinics, press events and roadshows
  • Back-up solutions to unblock critical situations

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme access. 
• Annual bonus - non contractual.
• Private Healthcare.
• Access to the Employee Car Ownership Scheme.
• Group income protection based on length of service.
• Family Friendly policies.
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Coventry office. This role will be working on-site, full time. 
• Frequent travel might be required to visit different entities. Applicants must therefore possess the ability to travel freely without restrictions.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure:

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