Logistics Lead - Project Falcon

Hybrid | Quorn & Mountsorrel (2 days per week)

Help Shape the Future of Logistics at Tarmac

Are you a logistics transformation expert with a passion for turning operational complexity into practical, scalable solutions?

At Tarmac, we're embarking on one of our most exciting business transformation programmes, Project Falcon, and we're looking for a talented Logistics Lead to play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the future of our Order and Dispatch capability.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how Tarmac plans, allocates, dispatches and fulfils customer orders across our nationwide logistics network. Working at the heart of a major enterprise-wide transformation, you'll combine operational expertise with technology innovation to help design and implement a future-ready logistics solution integrated with SAP and supporting systems.

What You'll Be Doing

As Logistics Lead, you'll own the Logistics workstream for Project Falcon, driving the design, validation and successful implementation of new logistics processes and technology solutions.

You'll work alongside stakeholders across Operations, Commercial, Finance, Data and Technology, ensuring our future logistics platform delivers efficient, reliable and scalable operational outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the Logistics Transformation

• Own and lead the Logistics workstream through design, configuration, testing, pilot and rollout phases.
• Coordinate and guide Logistics SMEs and operational stakeholders to deliver key programme milestones.
• Manage dependencies, risks and design decisions to ensure successful delivery.

Designing Future-State Solutions

• Translate business requirements into detailed functional designs covering:
  • Transport planning
  • Order allocation
  • Dispatch and scheduling
  • Fleet and haulier assignment
  • Delivery execution
  • Proof of delivery
  • Operational exception management
• Define business rules, controls, workflows, tolerances and system behaviours.
• Shape logistics integrations with SAP and associated business systems.

Validating and Improving Solutions

• Review prototypes, configurations and system outcomes against agreed business requirements.
• Challenge unnecessary complexity and champion standardised, scalable solutions.
• Ensure solutions are practical, efficient and work effectively in real operational environments.

Driving Testing and Deployment

• Lead end-to-end testing and validation activities.
• Define test scenarios, acceptance criteria and expected business outcomes.
• Support defect resolution and implementation readiness.
• Provide business sign-off and implementation assurance for pilots and phased rollouts.

Influencing Across the Business

• Build strong relationships with operational leaders, project teams and technology partners.
• Represent Logistics priorities and decisions at programme and senior stakeholder level.
• Foster a culture of accountability, pace, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced logistics professional who combines operational expertise with strong transformation and implementation skills.

You'll bring:

✅ Significant experience across logistics, transport, distribution, fleet operations or order-to-dispatch processes

✅ Experience leading a logistics workstream or functional area within a major transformation, ERP deployment or enterprise system implementation

✅ Strong understanding of:

• Transport planning
• Dispatch operations
• Fleet management
• Delivery execution
• Proof of delivery processes
• Operational exception handling

✅ Experience translating business requirements into:

• Functional designs
• Business rules
• Controls
• Acceptance criteria
• Configuration requirements

✅ A track record of leading testing, validation and implementation activities

✅ The ability to influence senior stakeholders and align business, technical and supplier teams around common goals

Desirable Experience

• SAP or equivalent enterprise logistics platforms
• Manufacturing, construction materials, distribution or other operationally intensive industries
• Business analysis, project delivery, functional consulting or process improvement qualifications

What Will Make You Successful?

You'll be:

• Business-focused and outcome-driven
• A natural problem solver who can simplify complexity
• Confident influencing and challenging constructively
• Highly organised and evidence-led
• Pragmatic, resilient and delivery-focused
• Passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement

Why Join Tarmac?

At Tarmac, you'll have the opportunity to work on a business-critical transformation programme that will shape the future of our logistics operations for years to come.

If you're excited by the challenge of delivering large-scale change, influencing strategic decisions and creating lasting operational impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build the future of logistics at Tarmac. ✨

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

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