Head of Control Tower
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Position Overview & Specifications
Logistics done differently.
How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel that sometimes you have more to give, but no room to progress? How does constant training and development sound?
Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. Weβre looking for a talented Head of Control Tower to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at our Gotham site, working for our customer β Saint Gobain Interior Solutions (working hours Monday β Friday 40 hours per week).
Pay, benefits and more:
Weβre offering a competitive salary as well as up to a 10% company performance bonus and either company car or car allowance (your choice). We also offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. Youβll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.
What youβll do on a typical day:
Integrate the Central planning function- Maximise the integrated use of the SGIS Network
- Reduce subcon spend in line with budget
- Increase gain share in excess of the budgeted minimum
- Ensure successful deployment of an optimisation tool
- Work closely with the GM as a second in command
There is an expectation that the following objectives will be reached in year one:
Reduction in Subcontracted cost per load to budget- Increase in Back Haul revenue and gainshare above the minimum budgeted figure
- Cost reduction or replacement of Celotex Sub contraction
- Implementation of optimisation across the whole SGIS Network
- Become second in command to the GM
What you need to succeed at XPO:
Evidence of operational management experience- Be entrepreneurial β must be able to run the network like their own business
- Have excellent planning knowledge β must be able to pull a plan to pieces and spot the inefficiencies
- Have excellent knowledge of planning tools (WTS or Paragon)
- Be able to build and develop a team
- Effectively communicate with all staff & stakeholders
- Inspires confidence and respect
Be part of something big.
XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team β energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of Control Tower roles across XPO Logistics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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