Senior Logistics Operations Manager - Global Logistics Partner

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Rolls‑RoyceSMR provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology and shaping the UK’s premier green export opportunity. Our Operations & Supply Chain function plays a critical role in delivering our first‑of‑a‑kind SMR and future global fleet. Logistics is central to this, ensuring the safe, efficient and predictable movement of materials across factories, construction sites and customer locations worldwide.

In this context, we’re looking for a Senior Logistics Operations Manager to lead the strategic management, governance, and performance of our global logistics partners, ensuring our end‑to‑end logistics execution aligns with business objectives, cost targets and service levels across multiple geographies. Reporting into our Head of Logistics Operations, you’ll be the key interface between internal stakeholders and external logistics partners, driving continuous innovation, risk mitigation, and long‑term value creation.

Leading an indirect headcount of c.30, initially, you will develop and execute logistics partners strategies with our global 3PL/4PL network and local transport partners. This will include:

• The development and execution of logistics partners strategies, including regional requirements and operational resilience
• Delivering a contracted and governed logistics partner ecosystem, with measurable service‑level compliance and recovery protocols
• Responsibility for the development and management of performance dashboards tracking cost, HSE, vehicle status, and environmental KPIs
• Managing logistics budgets and cost models with the delivery of cost reduction and value engineering initiatives, without compromising service

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Deep understanding of multimodal freight, 3PL/4PL ecosystems, and ERP‑based performance reporting with a focus on Service Excellence and Continuous Innovative solutions
• Hands‑on experience of strategically managing global logistics providers or freight forwarders across UK & Europe
• And if you can bring experience in construction, manufacturing, energy, or nuclear/aerospace environments and CIPS, PMP or MCILT, this has to be a role you should consider!

This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington offices, with hybrid working and regular engagement across our sites and partners.

We anticipate paying a salary of between £75,300 - £93,200 DOE plus:

• Bonus – Performance related target opportunity 17%
• Benefits Allowance – £5,000 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Holidays – 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance – Company‑funded single cover, with option to add dependants
• Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay
• Income Protection – 50% of base salary (subject to scheme rules)
• £250 – One‑off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Pay Range: £71,000.00 - £93,187.50

You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate.

If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector‑jump, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

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