Director - Logistics Transformation in London

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow, informed and validated by science and data, superpowered by creativity and design, all underpinned by technology created with purpose.

YOUR ROLE

As a result of increased market demand for our services, we are seeking an experienced senior consulting executive to lead on our Logistics Business Transformation advisory programmes within Supply Chain; with a solid track record of consulting business engagements and E2E business transformation delivery for clients. The role shall sit within our Intelligent Industry practice, to enable the growth of this capability, therefore Industry expertise in CPRD (Consumer Products, Retail & Distribution), Defence, MALS (Manufacturing, Automotive & Life Sciences) or ETU (Energy, Transition & Utilities) sectors is essential.

Mandatory requirement: must be able to scope, position, sell and deliver full end-to-end consulting services from pure Logistics & Distribution strategy, diagnostics and rapid cost reduction analyses through to broader operating model, GBS design and transformation programmes. In addition to the mandatory requirement(s) you will possess an entrepreneurial mindset with a pronounced capability to understand the business impact of Supply Chain and Logistics technology transformation. You will understand the implications of change for client executives and their teams; and be able to guide them through their transformation journey.

We are searching for an individual comfortable discussing both established and new/emerging technology and data-driven business models, and setting up associated business transformation programmes, leveraging the full suite of Capgemini’s products and services. The Logistics Transformation Director is a self-motivated, highly analytical and strategic individual who comes with a ‘hands on’, pragmatic approach. They are a team player who enjoys building and developing teams with a high degree of collaborative and innovative spirit. You will be working alongside our established technical architects, digital specialists, consultants, BPO and engineers to deliver innovative solutions for our clients.

As part of your role of Director, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories:

• Growing the Logistics consulting business: Create market awareness and launch initiatives that will help create opportunities to develop new markets/clients and adapt our business. Find and create business opportunities across multiple entities in the UK market and within UK headquartered global corporates abroad. Practical experience in logistics networks in Europe, the Americas, India and Asia is beneficial. Respond to RFP/RFIs and broaden our footprint in existing client relationships. Pursue and cultivate trusted advisor relationships with C-Suite, business unit and division heads with clients, to drive client value. Develop and collate intellectual capital and points of view and create distinctive knowledge initiatives, which result in significant client impact and strengthen Capgemini Invent's external reputation.
• Programme delivery: Lead, develop and engage Capgemini Invent resources to identify and drive value, bringing the best outcome to our clients through our people. Understand current and future clients’ needs in the context of market dynamics and apply insights to recommend short and/or long-term value creation for the client. Ensure the quality of the work to be truly distinctive in its focus on client impact and tangible results.
• Responsible to team up and collaborate: Play a key role as a leader within the Intelligent Industry practice. Collaborate with client account leadership to drive the strategic point of view, gain agreement upfront on pricing, ensure delivery expectations are met, and resolve open issues related to Capgemini Invent sales and delivery. Demonstrate passion for the business and constant focus on outstanding performance. Drive internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offer development. Support learning & development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc.

YOUR PROFILE

Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Experience of proposition building and delivery. Currently working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in an industry leadership position (Director and up) but having a Consulting background. Business development – utilising a combination of the organisation’s broader pre-existing relationships, company relationships and your own network, you’ll be generating c.£2m of consulting revenues per annum. Prior sales experience and results will be tested. Proven Logistics programme/project engagement management with a focus on business-focused transformation activities. Extensive transportation, warehousing and core Logistics experience necessary. Experience of designing and/or setting up regional transportation desks or global ocean control towers desired. Applicants should have a solid understanding of the integrated nature of Supply Chain solutions that integrate across WMS, TMS and OMS with the core ERP systems. Proven experience in developing and coaching teams (both your own teams and client teams).

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE?

NEED TO KNOW

At Capgemini we don’t just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring your whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

CSR

We’re also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we’re working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone’s access to a digital world. It’s something we’re really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a team that does the right thing. Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance. Capgemini is proud to be under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who declare they have a disability, and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process.

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.