Head of Logistics Operations, Norton Canes
Client:
NHS National Services Scotland Location:
Norton Canes, United Kingdom Job Category:
Logistics EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
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6 Posted:
23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Head of Logistics Operations, National Services Scotland This post is a permanent appointment. Are you an experienced senior logistics specialist looking for your next challenge? About the Organisation: NSS as a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) provides a diverse range of support functions for the NHS in Scotland (NHSS). NSS employs approximately 3,500 staff with associated revenue costs of over £520 million. NSS has responsibility for key initiatives such as National Shared Support Services, Logistics and Procurement. National Procurement (NP) is a Directorate of NSS providing procurement, logistics and supply chain solutions for NHSS and the wider public sector. NP operates as one of the five Procurement Centres of Expertise in Scotland, providing guidance, advice, and expertise to the Health and Social Care sector. NP has been central to NHSS’s response to the post-pandemic recovery, working closely with Health Boards, the Scottish Government, UK DHSC, and other key agencies. NP provides the National Distribution Service for NHSS, operating out of 3 large-scale warehouses and delivering circa 80,000 items per week on a JIT basis to frontline services. The service stocks circa 9000 SKUs and issues £200m of stock per annum, operating at over 98% on time and in full. The Post: The NSS Head of Logistics Operations is a key strategic role within NHSS, reporting directly to the Director of National Procurement. The focus is on service excellence, health and safety, and operational efficiency. The responsibilities include leading logistics for NHSS and managing the 3 large-scale warehouses, ensuring service quality, delivering within budget, and developing a health and safety culture. The Candidate: The successful candidate will direct, mentor, and provide leadership, being responsible for the effective development, delivery, and reporting of logistics operational strategies. You will have strong logistics experience, a proven track record in leading teams, and excellent communication skills to lead and gain commitment to change. Ideally, you will be educated to degree level with a relevant postgraduate qualification and be a professionally accredited member of CILT, CIPS, or a similar discipline. Location and Working Pattern: The role will be mainly office-based. Weekly travel is required for senior management visibility across the warehouses. The work pattern is Monday to Friday, currently 37 hrs per week. It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK. Benefits: Our benefits package includes a pension scheme, work-life balance policies, occupational health services, and discounted leisure, financial, and shopping benefits.
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Client:
NHS National Services Scotland Location:
Norton Canes, United Kingdom Job Category:
Logistics EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
f7d1bbffed2e Job Views:
6 Posted:
23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Head of Logistics Operations, National Services Scotland This post is a permanent appointment. Are you an experienced senior logistics specialist looking for your next challenge? About the Organisation: NSS as a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) provides a diverse range of support functions for the NHS in Scotland (NHSS). NSS employs approximately 3,500 staff with associated revenue costs of over £520 million. NSS has responsibility for key initiatives such as National Shared Support Services, Logistics and Procurement. National Procurement (NP) is a Directorate of NSS providing procurement, logistics and supply chain solutions for NHSS and the wider public sector. NP operates as one of the five Procurement Centres of Expertise in Scotland, providing guidance, advice, and expertise to the Health and Social Care sector. NP has been central to NHSS’s response to the post-pandemic recovery, working closely with Health Boards, the Scottish Government, UK DHSC, and other key agencies. NP provides the National Distribution Service for NHSS, operating out of 3 large-scale warehouses and delivering circa 80,000 items per week on a JIT basis to frontline services. The service stocks circa 9000 SKUs and issues £200m of stock per annum, operating at over 98% on time and in full. The Post: The NSS Head of Logistics Operations is a key strategic role within NHSS, reporting directly to the Director of National Procurement. The focus is on service excellence, health and safety, and operational efficiency. The responsibilities include leading logistics for NHSS and managing the 3 large-scale warehouses, ensuring service quality, delivering within budget, and developing a health and safety culture. The Candidate: The successful candidate will direct, mentor, and provide leadership, being responsible for the effective development, delivery, and reporting of logistics operational strategies. You will have strong logistics experience, a proven track record in leading teams, and excellent communication skills to lead and gain commitment to change. Ideally, you will be educated to degree level with a relevant postgraduate qualification and be a professionally accredited member of CILT, CIPS, or a similar discipline. Location and Working Pattern: The role will be mainly office-based. Weekly travel is required for senior management visibility across the warehouses. The work pattern is Monday to Friday, currently 37 hrs per week. It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK. Benefits: Our benefits package includes a pension scheme, work-life balance policies, occupational health services, and discounted leisure, financial, and shopping benefits.
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