Logistics Manager - Import / Export

Job Requisition ID: 58619

Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP)

Position Title: Logistics Manager - Import / Export (EMEA)          

Location: Preferably Dundee, other locations can be considered          

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Dover Fueling Solutions, (DFS), comprises the most trusted names in the fuel industry and have been global leaders in driving innovation for over 100 years. DFS, the industry's 1st end-to-end fueling solution, provides advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including systems and payment, automatic tank gauging, wet stock-management and Clean Fuel solutions. DFS comprises industry-leading brands including Tokheim, Wayne Fueling Systems, Fairbanks, ProGauge, ClearView and OPW Fuel Management Systems. We lead every market we serve with focused expertise, progressive thinking and customer-inspired innovation in order to push the boundaries of performance for our customers and shareholders. To learn more about DFS, visit www.doverfuelingsolutions.com. DFS is part of the Fluids segment of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV).

Position Summary:

The Logistics Manager is responsible for co-ordinating and managing the efficient movement of goods: Import/Export, ensuring timely delivery and optimising costs.

The role is responsible for ensuring trade compliance is adhered to.

This role is focused on the EMEA region as a whole and the Dundee business but requires coordination with global stakeholders as the supply base is shared across global sites.

The Logistics Manager will take complete ownership of every aspect of the supplier’s performance in the assigned portfolio in terms of safety, quality, delivery and cost.

The Logistics Manager serves as an escalation point for resolving major logistics issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Exemplify Dover Zero harm rules in support of a safe working environment
• Develop and implement logistics strategies that prioritise cost saving, timeliness and service quality
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors and freight carriers
• Negotiate favourable terms, rates, and delivery schedules
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure alignment of logistics operations with production schedules and resource planning
• Resolve any logistics-related issues or delays to minimise disruptions to production workflows and customer deliveries
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards in relation to transportation requirements
• Able to interpret, manage, administer and comply with global trade agreements, tariffs and customs requirements specific to each country, mitigating risks and avoiding costly penalties
• Ownership and accountability of sanctions compliance
• Responsible for internal compliance audits and a focal point of contact for external compliance audits
• CBAM compliance reporting
• Track and report on key logistics metrics, including delivery performance, shipping costs, and provide actionable insights to senior management

• International travel may be required to visit suppliers or other Dover locations

Candidate Profile:
 

• Proven leadership experience in a distribution, warehousing and transport environment
• Strong analytic skills with ability to identify inefficiencies and implement cost-saving initiatives
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Well-versed in the ever-changing landscape of international trade regulations
• Expert in the development, deployment and administration of service contracts and terms and conditions
• Ability to use data to support excellent decision making
• Demonstrates full accountability and ownership for all aspects of assigned areas of responsibility
• Comfortable in presenting information in a variety of formats to senior management

Candidate Experience and Qualifications:

• Must have extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management
• Minimum of five years working in a similar role, preferably within high-volume manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in trade compliance and aware of any future changes in compliance
• Experience working with Oracle ERP system
• Proficient in use of MS packages.
• Proficiency in service contracts and terms and conditions.
• Excellent English (verbal and written)

The information contained within this job description overview is not intended to be all-inclusive. Nothing in this job description restricts management or the company’s ability to assign or reassign duties and / or responsibilities to or from this role at any time. This document is subject to change with or without notice.  

Dover Fueling Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local law. Dover Fueling Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Work Arrangement : Hybrid 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. #LI-HW2

This position may be located in: EMEA : United Kingdom : Dundee : Dundee

Job Function : Supply Chain & Procurement