Vice President, Global Physical Logistics

Job Title: Vice President, Global Physical Logistics

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 office days a week)

Working Location: Indianapolis, IN

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vice President of Global Physical Logistics. As the Global Head of Logistics & Government Property will be responsible for all aspects of engine and material movement for the Defense Business including the safety of the people and the product.

This role is part of the Business Support team within Defense, working specifically within the Delivery & Execution organization.  The primary purpose of this part of the organization is to provide a “gearbox” between the Supply and Profit & Loss (P&L) parts of the organization in relation to all aspects of product delivery.

Specifically in the role of Vice President, Global Physical Logistics you will be accountable for establishment of the execution of the 3PL logistics contracts for delivery and warehousing service, ensuring achievement of the holistic contractual SLA performance, leading the governance of the performance reviews, cost reduction programs, integrating with global logistics transformation programs,

Key to success will be timely escalation/intervention, flawless two-way communication and influence across the Division/Group.  The role itself will be highly visible, cutting across levels with the aim of driving the best possible result for One Rolls-Royce.  These levels will include engagement with Supplier and Customer facing organizations, providing business support as required.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

What you will be doing:

• ​Drive and promote a safety culture across the organisation and throughout our Global 3PLs.
• Represent the Defense Global Business with leadership, accountability, and expertise in warehousing and transportation as well as drive the Defence Global Logistics Strategy in coordination with the Transformation Office and the other RR Business Sectors
• Accountable for overseeing the Bristol team of Shipping and Compliance Controllers, the Aviation Security on the Defence Assembly Operations Facility, the Waste Packaging Submission, and the SAO (Senior Accounting Officer) letter to the Defense CFO.
• Accountable for the Defence Global Logistics budget, driving cost savings in all warehousing and transportation areas, and ensuring that all costs are accurately apportioned into Commercial and Programs.
• Manage a multi-functional GP team that is cross-trained and able to support any issues or projects globally which includes a team of Logistics Operations Managers and Logistics Specialists (Super Users).
• Accountable for the relationship with our 3PLs for warehousing and transportation contract management for RR Defence Globally and ensuring all the contractually agreed KPIs are met while driving down cost and maximizing output across the Global organization.

Who we’re looking for:

• Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills with a proven track record in multiple discipline roles
• A keen ability to multitask, while ensuring attention to detail is not compromised
• Strong people management, development, and coaching experience, demonstrated throughout career
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate change management with colleagues and key stakeholders (perceptive and adaptable) with demonstratable experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, embracing simplicity
• Excellent ability to interface at all levels of the organization, helping to solve problems when facing evolving situations
• Proven record of influencing and leading outside of direct management accountability
• In depth understanding of the Defense business, with a strong passion for the mission
• Extensive experience with Supply Chain in a large international business, with experience in manufacturing and lean a strong positive
• Supply Chain planning experience across multi-sites in a global construct.
• Adept with SAP. “Can-do” mindset, with a positive approach to demanding situations where others require support.

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate degree with 10+ years of Warehousing, Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement experience, OR

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of Warehousing, Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement experience, OR
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of Warehousing, Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement experience, OR
• JD/PhD with 3+ years of Warehousing, Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement experience, OR
• 12+ years of Warehousing, Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement experience in lieu of a degree

Preferred Requirements:

• Global team management
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Green or Blackbelt certification
• 3PL Logistic experience

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location.  It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.  As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Closing date: July 10, 2026

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.