Logistics Analyst

Overview:

Are you an energetic and challenge driven supply chain professional looking for your next exciting opportunity? We are looking for a Logistics Analyst on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

About the role

The logistics analyst will support the Head of Logistics in the Supply Chain Excellence function to support the coordination and transport planning of inbound deliveries of finished goods across the Hero Group.

In the first instance this will be coordinating the inbound flow of finished goods (baby and toddler snacks) from European suppliers to Organix, the Hero Group UK entity, based in Bournemouth. This will involve the creation and subsequent management of Purchase Orders in the local ERP SAP system.

Support in coordinating other inbound transport flows may follow.

Who we’re looking for:

The Baby Food category is a truly fast-moving environment, with new parents and customers entering the market with a frequency unlike many others, so we need someone who is able to keep on top of customer demand and requirements with a keen eye for opportunities to optimise the logistics set-up with our customers and 3rd party providers. You need to be someone who relishes the challenges associated with this type of role, as well as being a collaborative team player. The right person will be able to work cross functionally, have exceptional interpersonal skills as well as a “can do” mindset prepared to challenge the way things are done.

Must haves:

We are looking for someone with end to end supply chain experience in an FMCG supply chain role ideally within a supply chain planning environment. Exposure to large grocery retailers & shelf-life management also valuable. A proven relationship builder who can demonstrate effective relationship management with third party suppliers across a varied supply base.

• Strong SAP experience – purchase order and purchase requestion management.
• Proactive with excellent problem-solving skills
• Logical and organised approach to workload and task
• Good sense of urgency and able to prioritise quickly.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication skills – both written and verbal. Excellent written and spoken English.

About the Hero Group

Hero is an international food company that is passionate about good, natural food. Since our foundation in 1886, our ethos remains unchanged –making high quality, natural products that are easily available to consumers. We have offices and production facilities spread across five continents, and our 4,000 colleagues are passionate about what they do, and proud to call themselves United Local Heroes. We want to share our love for natural and healthy food with all our consumers. The group is active in more than 30 countries, particularly in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Central Asia.

We are a business who put parents & consumers at our heart. Sustainable and ethical practices are a key function of our business and as the interface with our customers and consumers you will be expected to have a clear understanding of Hero sustainability policies, plans and practices and communicate these with stakeholders, as well as support in the delivery of initiatives.

At Hero we are proud of our spirit and values. We believe this is enhanced by creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people are empowered and can use their experience and knowledge to make a positive difference to our business.

Hero is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ethnicity, religion, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. All decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

Other info:

We offer a great working environment with lots of benefits and this role will offer a competitive salary. If you think this sounds like a great opportunity we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV (including salary expectations) and a covering letter written in a style that you think is right for Hero. We’d also love to know what one key thing you would do if you got the job. If you have any questions or want to apply, please email us at jobs@organix.com

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset. This is a hybrid-working role with some working from home and the successful candidate will be required to attend the office 2 days per week. There may be occasional travel involved with this role.

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Monday – Friday.