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 to create 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. 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 lead supply chain integrations during Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and optimise repair and reverse logistics networks to improve 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 our Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status and lead HMRC/customs audits.
- Manage export licences and ensure adherence to controlled goods regulations.
- Apply expertise in cross-border tax implications (VAT, tariffs, duties) to optimise landed costs.
- Manage relationships with third-party carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL providers, negotiating contracts and SLAs to drive performance and cost savings.
- 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 the 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 financial acumen with experience delivering cost savings related to international trade tax implications. Extensive vendor management experience including selection, negotiation, and management of third-party freight forwarders and carriers. Previous exposure to M&A integrations, supply chain restructuring, or complex project management is a distinct advantage.

About you
Strong analytical capabilities and excellent negotiation skills. Ability to communicate complex trade requirements clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Strategic and commercially minded with a proactive approach to process improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications
A strong understanding of UK customs, international trade regulations, and supply chain operations is essential. Knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control principles is highly desired to support end-to-end supply chain alignment.