Logistics Manager

Overview

Vertiv, a leading manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment in Europe, is expanding its LV Switchgear & Busbar divisions and seeks an experienced Logistics Manager to join the Burnfoot team. This role is integral to enhancing supply chain operations and ensuring efficient, cost-effective movement of goods from origin to destination.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and visitors involved in logistics activities.
• Enforce compliance with all safety and environmental rules for all personnel engaged in logistics tasks on site.
• Lead and coordinate logistics and shipping teams across Burnfoot, Campsie, and Letterkenny, assuring adequate resources for inbound and outbound logistics.
• Guarantee timely availability of packaging supplies such as pallets, foil bags, and stretch wrap.
• Secure and provide necessary lifting equipment, transportation, and manpower for safe product movement and loading.
• Manage international and national material transfers, ensuring regulatory compliance in trade and shipping documentation.
• Keep logistics updated on evolving transport legislation to maintain corporate governance and compliance.
• Oversee ethical and transparent management of contracts with transport and logistics service providers.
• Handle scrap materials transactions responsibly, respecting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve logistics efficiency and reduce costs aligned with business goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years managing logistics operations, ideally with manufacturing sector experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of logistics principles, including transportation, warehousing, inventory control, and supply chain optimization.
• Proven leadership abilities and interpersonal skills to foster relationships and communication across organizational levels.
• Analytical competence to interpret data, discern patterns, and formulate strategic logistics solutions.
• Organizational proficiency with strong attention to detail and multitasking capabilities under pressure.
• Familiarity with relevant logistics regulatory standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and applicable logistics software platforms.

Additional Information

• This position requires travel approximately 25% of the time.

Company Culture & Core Values

Vertiv champions Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity, and Inclusion. Their strategic priorities are focused on Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, Cultivating a High-Performance Culture, Innovation, and Financial Strength. Employees are encouraged to demonstrate behaviors such as Ownership, Acting with Urgency, Customer-Centric Thinking, Strategic Execution, Leading by Example, Continuous Improvement, and Pursuing Development.

About Vertiv

Vertiv empowers the technology that powers the future, designing, manufacturing, and servicing products that keep the world connected across nearly 70 countries with $5 billion in annual sales. The company is dedicated to delivering exceptional value and creating growth opportunities for employees.