UK Logistics Manager

Job title: UK Logistics Manager

UK Logistics Manager leads UK logistics, import/export, trade compliance for Motorola Solutions in London. You will oversee inbound/outbound freight activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving cost efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all UK inbound and outbound international freight activities, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations.
• Maintain and leverage AEO status; lead HMRC/customs audits.
• Manage export licensing and ensure adherence to controlled goods regulations.
• Optimise landed costs through VAT, tariffs and duties efficiency.
• Oversee end-to-end movement of goods domestically and internationally; manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders and 3PLs; negotiate contracts and SLAs.
• Design and manage repair/reverse logistics workflows to minimise turnaround times.
• Analyse supply chain data and implement Lean or Six Sigma for operational excellence.
• Act as logistics lead during M&A integrations, assess target supply chains, identify synergies, and integrate networks.
• Apply UK market expertise to optimise routing and carrier selection.

What We're Looking For

• Substantial experience in logistics, domestic distribution, and international freight management within the UK.
• Proven track record with AEO accreditations, export licensing, and HMRC audits.
• Strong understanding of international trade tax implications and demonstrable cost savings.
• Vendor management experience with third-party freight forwarders and carriers.
• Desirable warehousing knowledge and inventory control principles.
• Strategic agility with exposure to M&A integrations or supply chain restructuring.
• Strong analytical capabilities, excellent negotiation skills, and ability to communicate complex trade requirements to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Warehousing knowledge and general warehouse operations awareness.
• Prior experience leading logistics during M&A or complex projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
• Two weeks of additional pay per year (holiday bonus).
• 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
• Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible working options.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Career development support and learning opportunities.
• Employee health and wellbeing support.
• Carbon neutral initiatives/goals and CSR activities including volunteering days.
• Well-known companies discount scheme.

Travel Requirements: 10-25%.