Head of Control Tower

Logistics done differently.

How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel that sometimes you have more to give, but no room to progress? How does constant training and development sound?

Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. We’re looking for a talented Head of Control Tower to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at our Gotham site, working for our customer – Saint Gobain Interior Solutions (working hours Monday – Friday 40 hours per week). 

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re offering a competitive salary as well as up to a 10% company performance bonus and car allowance. We also offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Integrate the Central planning function
• Maximise the integrated use of the SGIS Network
• Reduce subcon spend in line with budget
• Increase gain share in excess of the budgeted minimum
• Ensure successful deployment of an optimisation tool
• Work closely with the GM as a second in command

There is an expectation that the following objectives will be reached in year one:

• Reduction in Subcontracted cost per load to budget
• Increase in Back Haul revenue and gainshare above the minimum budgeted figure
• Cost reduction or replacement of Celotex Sub contraction
• Implementation of optimisation across the whole SGIS Network
• Become second in command to the GM

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Evidence of operational management experience
• Be entrepreneurial – must be able to run the network like their own business
• Have excellent planning knowledge – must be able to pull a plan to pieces and spot the inefficiencies
• Have excellent knowledge of planning tools (WTS or Paragon)
• Be able to build and develop a team
• Effectively communicate with all staff & stakeholders
• Inspires confidence and respect

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know. 

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.