VP Parts & Logistic Solutions - Chester-le-Street District, England, United Kingdom, Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom

Join us and take your career to the next level

As VP Parts & Logistics Solutions, you will be responsible for driving the overall strategic direction, business development, operational performance, digitalisation, and full P&L of Kalmar's global spare parts distribution, service logistics, and supply chain network. As a central member of the Services Division Leadership Team, this role leads cross-functional global teams within a matrix organisation across market areas to deliver customer-centric, reliable, and sustainable aftermarket solutions aligned with Kalmar's long-term business targets. In this role you will report to the President, Services.

What are your key responsibilities:

• Strategic Vision & Growth: Drive the strategic vision, growth, and profitability of global spare parts, service logistics, and supply chain operations.

• Supply Chain & Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute global supply chain and sourcing strategies to maximize parts availability, optimize inventory levels, and enhance customer satisfaction.

• Global Leadership & Culture: Lead, manage, and empower global parts logistics and product management teams, fostering a strong performance-oriented and service-minded culture.

• Pricing & Portfolio Management: Oversee global pricing, parts portfolio management, and lifecycle offerings to capture market share and drive aftermarket revenue growth.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with equipment divisions, sourcing, other departments within the Services division, and frontline organizations to ensure Design-to-Service alignment, efficient procurement, and continuous operational improvement.

• Financial & Operational Governance: Manage overall financial performance, operational budgets, distribution footprint, digital tools, and risk management for global spare parts supply chains.

What we offer you:

• Rewards that truly count: We offer meaningful development opportunities through varied assignments, fair and gender-neutral pay, and flexible working conditions — all within a culture that values your growth and celebrates success.

• Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.

• Purpose that drives change: You'll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You'll be in the driver's seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner.

• People who move together: You'll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.

Become part of our global network of 5,200 professionals across 120+ countries, where your work drives innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact around the world.

What you bring to the role:

• Qualifications: University or polytechnic degree in a Technical Field, Commercial, or related discipline.

• Global Leadership Experience: Extensive executive leadership experience in global services with demonstrated success driving P&L performance and mentoring senior leaders across a complex multinational matrix environment.

• Industry Expertise: Demonstrated experience in capital goods industries.

• Digitalization, E-Commerce & Data Analytics: Proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives, scaling digital sales channels, and deploying performance analytics to accelerate aftermarket service delivery and streamline operations across complex networks.

• Financial & Strategic Acumen: Strong financial acumen combined with hands-on knowledge of services contracts, pricing strategies, and the ability to analyze and resolve complex operational and supply chain issues.

• Collaborative Mindset & Communication: Strong strategic leadership and team coaching capabilities combined with excellent communication, networking, and collaborative skills across global cross-functional teams. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required; additional global language skills are a plus.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled as soon as the most suitable candidate is identified.

Closing Date: 18/11/2026

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