Location
London, UK

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At Motorola Solutions, we believe everything starts with our people. Join a global, close-knit community dedicated to building and connecting technologies that protect people, property, and places, fostering safer communities, schools, hospitals, businesses, and nations. As the UK Logistics Manager, you will lead domestic distribution and international freight operations, driving our import/export strategy to ensure seamless cross-border trade while identifying cost savings and process improvements. This dynamic role goes beyond day-to-day freight management, positioning you as the subject matter expert on UK customs and international trade regulations. You will also lead supply chain integrations during Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and optimise repair and reverse logistics networks to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all UK inbound and outbound international freight activities ensuring full compliance with global trade regulations
- Maintain and leverage Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status and lead HMRC/customs audits
- Manage export licences and ensure adherence to controlled goods regulations
- Apply expertise in VAT, tariffs, and duties to optimise landed costs and mitigate financial risks
- Manage relationships with third-party carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL providers including contract negotiation
- Design and manage repair and reverse logistics workflows to minimise turnaround times
- Continuously analyse supply chain data to identify bottlenecks and implement Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
- Lead logistics integration during M&A, assessing target supply chains and integrating acquired networks
- Apply strong knowledge of UK freight market, transport regulations, and infrastructure to optimise routing and carrier selection

Experience
- Substantial experience in logistics, domestic distribution, and international freight management within the UK market
- Proven track record managing AEO accreditations, export licensing, and complex HMRC/customs audits
- Strong understanding of international trade tax implications with a history of delivering cost savings
- Extensive experience selecting, negotiating with, and managing third-party freight forwarders and carriers
- Desired: Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control to support end-to-end supply chain alignment
- Advantageous: Previous exposure to M&A integrations, supply chain restructuring, or complex project management

About you
- Strategic and commercially minded with strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Ability to communicate complex trade requirements clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to driving operational excellence and continuous improvement

Qualifications
- Relevant logistics or supply chain qualifications are beneficial but not explicitly required
- Demonstrated expertise in trade compliance, customs regulations, and international freight management