SD & F Logistics Director

Programme: LCST (Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation) Location: Bristol

Role Overview

Team Leidos, led by Leidos Europe Ltd, is honoured to support the UK MOD’s Logistic Commodities & Services Transformation (LCS[T]) programme, a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain -providing essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and procurement and inventory management of food, packed fuels, clothing, medical materiel and general supplies.

We are looking for a Director of Logistics Services to join us.

This role is to ensure the LCST Storage, Distribution and Freight (SD&F) sub-contractors are providing the service as contracted for whilst operating in an efficient manner and in compliance with MOD and civil regulations and legislation. By doing so it ensures:

Leidos is meeting its contractual requirements as the prime. The Ministry of Defence is provided with the contracted service levels required to support its output.Leidos’ reputation is enhanced.The gain share available from the SD&F element of the contract is maximised.Penalties points and loss of management fee are avoided or where this isn’t possible minimised.The programme becomes a flagship that can be used to market and support bids for similar contracts.That the need for contract changes are recognised and implemented both with the customer and sub-contractors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The Director of Logistics Services is the individual assigned to provide technical oversight and management of the subcontractors, to provide an independent assessment of the subcontractors’ performance, and to identify and resolve subcontractor performance issues and where necessary escalate. Dir SD&F focus is on ensuring that the subcontractors meet the programme cost, schedule and performance requirements.  This role focuses on the management of the subcontractors versus the administration of the subcontract agreement, which is a subcontract administrator responsibility. This is both a managerial and technical oversight role. 

Key Result Areas:

Manages the subcontractors in accordance with their contractsImplements procedures and processes for managing the technical work of the subcontractorImplements and operates management methods and informs Leidos Management of programme status, performance and issuesContinuously assesses riskProvides early warning of potential performance and ethics issuesIdentifies subcontractors’ non-compliances, escalates them to Leidos, and works with the subcontractor to achieve complianceFacilitates technical and managerial communications between Leidos, the MOD and the subcontractors

Responsibilities:

The primary focal point for the subcontractor and briefs the MOD and Leidos Management on the subcontractor status and issues affecting programme performance and costPrimary SD&F technical interface with the subcontractorsRepresents the subcontractors’ concernsProvides the subcontractors with mentoring and insight of the MOD’s operational requirementsEnsuring that the sub-contractors maintain the capacity to react to un-forecast operational surge within contractual requirementsInterfaces and coordinates between Leidos, the SD&F subcontractors, and other subcontractorsEnsures the SD&F opportunities for gain share are optimised, but don’t cause unacceptable performance issues or drive intolerable costs into other parts of the business.Objectively determines the subcontractors’ status relative to technical and cost performance to identify issues and ensure the subcontractor takes corrective actionsDirects and manages all technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractorDevelops the business rhythm required to effectively manage the subcontracted elementsEnsures early problem identification and timely resolution of issues to meet programme goals and commitmentsEnsures the sub-contractors have appropriate management information and that they use lead indicators to make early adjustments to their business to prevent unacceptable drops in performanceWhere rectification plans are needed identifies that the root causes have been identified and an appropriate action plan is developed and deliveredEstablishes clear lines of communication and exercises persistent follow-up with the subcontractor Clarifies the technical requirements within the scope of the subcontractsMakes decisions affecting the technical performance of the subcontractorUses surveillance methods that provide visibility into and the verification of the status of the subcontractor effort including verification and analysis of management informationMaintains a regular presence on the subcontractors’ sites balancing between them as required and conducts independent assurance assessments on serviceAlongside Commercial, conducts subcontractor programme reviews or holds periodic status meetings that address performance milestones set forth in the subcontracts and the progress in achieving those milestonesWith Commercial, notifies members of the technical team, programme team, and procurement on the timing, frequency, distribution and review responsibility of reports from the subcontractor and the schedule and location of meetings and reviews.With Commercial identifies specific triggers for extraordinary meetings, and procedures for corrective action and problem resolutionMonitors the risk management processes of the subcontractorsMonitors the sub-contractors Excellence and Quality management processes and initiates Leidos audits of them where requiredProvides oversight to ensure that the subcontractors are operating in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, legislative requirements and Health and Safety Executive recommended best practice; where necessary keying assurance by Leidos subject matter expertiseManages the Subcontract Data Requirements List (SDRL) delivery and approvalWorks with Commercial to contractually formalise performance issues which may lead to a subcontractor termination for convenience or termination for defaultReinforces joint workingAssure the appropriate levels of transparency are in place to allow Leidos Management to effectively manage the subcontractorsProvide mentorship on the MOD’s Front Line Commands’ requirements to the subcontractors’ hierarchy to ensure customer requirements are understood, contextualised and appropriately prioritised.Monitors and raises with Leidos Management where the MOD from an SD&F perspective is in breach of contract and/or requiring service levels beyond those contracted for.Identifies with Commercial where contract changes are required with the customer and ensures they are implementedNotifies procurement of the need for formal subcontract changes and support the RFP, negotiation and the change processesInteract with the Finance team to ensure that cost are accurately reflected in forecasts and that subcontractor invoices are properly presented for payment as a reflection of the work performed by the subcontractor. Development and maintenance of a subcontractor management plan.

Skills Required

Vision to understand the SD&F elements of the contract in detail and the entire contract in outline with the ability to lead and motivate the subcontractors to keep progress movingAbility to manage multiple activitiesGood domain technical knowledge to lead and participate fully in technical interchanges with the subcontractors and communicate the MOD’s technical SD&F questions and concerns accurately to Leidos technical staffGood technical and domain knowledge to oversee and evaluate services provided by the subcontractorsGood technical knowledge to understand SOWs, specifications, SDRLs, interfaces, and requirements flow-downsAble to interpret MOD regulations pertinent to the subcontractsUnderstanding of fraud and compliance risk issuesA good understanding of the MOD and its operational environmentAbility to communicate, build relationships, and gain the MOD and subcontractors’ trust and confidence at Director level.Excellent communication, interpersonal skillsProven capability to lead change in a team environmentExtensive operational experience in Defence Base Warehousing and Distribution at senior level.

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What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

• Dynamic Working 

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.          

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting Date:2024-12-12

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.