Logistics Supervisor

Lutron Electronics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized leader in lighting solutions is seeking a Logistics Supervisor for its London office. This role involves leading logistics and supply chain efforts, ensuring compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in global logistics. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. The company values employee development and offers competitive compensation, making it a great place to build your career.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in global logistics.
• Professional certifications such as CSCP, CLTD, or PMP are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key escalation point for internal stakeholders.
• Communicate shipment status, risks, and resolutions.
• Provide expert guidance with international shipping documentation.
• Lead and motivate operational teams to achieve performance outcomes.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Technical logistics expertise

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

TMS

MS Office including PowerBI

Job description

Overview

Lutron Electronics has an immediate opening for a Logistics Supervisor within the London office. In this position, you would be a key part of the Logistics and Supply Chain teams. A successful Logistics Supervisor will ensure reliable, cost-effective, and compliant movement of product while delivering a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders. This position requires strong leadership capabilities, technical logistics expertise, and the ability to motivate teams to consistently meet performance, cost and service objectives from our London office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key escalation point for internal stakeholders, ensuring transportation solutions align with customer expectations and business needs
• Proactively communicate shipment status, risks, and resolutions to stakeholders
• Partner with freight forwarders, carriers, and transportation brokers to identify and resolve performance issues addressing root cause
• Provide expert guidance with international shipping documentation including commercial invoices, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI), and Letters of Credit (LC)
• Ensure full compliance with customs, export controls, and trade regulations while supporting commercial agility
• Lead, coach, and motivate small operational teams to achieve expected performance outcomes
• Set clear goals, performance metrics, and accountability standards for project teams
• Provide training and development to logistic teams to build technical logistics knowledge and system proficiency
• Lead or support transportation-related projects including customer focused initiatives, lane set-up, lane optimization, system implementation, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Apply structured project management practices to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of initiatives
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance service, reduce costs, and mitigate risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in global logistics
• Professional certifications such as CSCP, CLTD, or PMP are a plus
• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating small teams to deliver defined outcomes
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication, customer service, and stakeholder management skills
• Experienced driving to root cause, corrective and preventive action
• Experience supporting global or multi-region supply chains; Computer skills – experience with ERP, TMS, MS Office including PowerBI
• Willingness to travel internationally 10% of the time

Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affordative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics