The Global Head of Logistics will lead and shape Hanley Energy’s global logistics strategy, ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective movement of materials and finished products across our international manufacturing, warehousing and project network. This senior leadership position is responsible for inbound and outbound transportation, distribution, freight and 3PL partnerships, trade compliance and logistics cost performance, while building a high-performing global logistics team that supports the business’s continued growth.
Job Location:
This is a full-time role based at our head office in Stamullen, with hybrid working where applicable. Regular travel to our manufacturing facilities, warehouses, customer project sites and international locations will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy & Leadership:
- Define and deliver a global logistics strategy that supports Hanley Energy’s growth plans, customer commitments and operational targets.
- Lead, develop and inspire logistics, warehousing and trade compliance teams across multiple regions, setting clear objectives and building succession.
- Act as a member of the Supply Chain leadership team, contributing to business planning, budgeting and the S&OP process.
- Work closely with Sales operations and project management team to ensure delivery plans and risks impacting revenue are monitored, communicated and controlled.
- Transportation & Distribution:
- Oversee inbound, outbound and intercompany freight across road, sea and air, ensuring on-time delivery of materials and finished goods to sites and customer projects worldwide.
- Manage complex shipments of large, high-value power systems equipment, including project cargo, oversized loads and site delivery coordination.
- Design an optimal distribution network, balancing service levels, lead times, cost and risk.
- Partners, Procurement & Cost Control:
- Select, negotiate with and manage freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers and 3PL partners through clear contracts and SLAs.
- Own the global logistics budget, delivering cost savings and controlling freight, duty, storage and handling costs.
- Run regular performance reviews with logistics partners and drive corrective actions where service falls short.
- Compliance, Risk & Sustainability:
- Ensure full compliance with customs, import/export, Incoterms, dangerous goods and health and safety regulations in every region of operation.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain disruption risks, developing contingency plans for critical routes and suppliers.
- Drive sustainability initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of logistics operations, including modal shift and load optimisation.
- Systems, KPIs & Continuous Improvement:
- Lead the use of SAP and other systems to improve visibility, tracking and reporting across the global network.
- Define and report key KPIs such as OTIF, freight cost per unit, inventory accuracy, warehouse productivity and customs clearance times.
- Set standard operating procedures in logistics, create tracking dashboard for shipments automating pre alert for any arrival/ delay of shipment.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field; a master’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum 10 years of logistics or supply chain experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing multi-site or international operations.
- Proven experience managing global freight, warehousing and 3PL operations in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong knowledge of customs, trade compliance, Incoterms and international shipping regulations.
- Track record of delivering cost reductions and service improvements at scale.
- Experience with ERP systems and logistics technology (TMS/WMS).
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on, proactive approach to resolving issues in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
Work Location: Stamullen
