Logistics Planning Manager (Dudley)

Planning & Logistics Manager

Dudley

The client is a leading provider of sustainable supply chain solutions for industry across the globe.

They are looking to hire a Logistics & Planning Manager to lead and coach the UK/IRE logistics team in working proactively towards maximizing our service-level, customer satisfaction and achieving departmental and personal objectives. There are a supervisor and 4 planners within the team

The role is also responsible for continuous analysis and optimization of operational parameters & costs and providing know-how and support with the implementation of logistical improvement projects as well as ensuring the continuous delivery of the day to day tasks in the department and to support the operations department with reporting of both up and downstream KPIs.

Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

Manage Transport Team to ensure up to 1,800 orders are fulfilled each month

Track service level and other daily reports

Manage the Transport team to ensure up to 600 transfers per week back to Tosca sites

Average of 150 transfers back to the sites per week

Track transport profit and costs

Escalation point for Customer NCR's or queries

Daily Support Transport Planner

Escalation point for Hauliers and third party sites

Monthly reporting

Liaise with Site Manager on a daily basis

Prioritise with Site Manager what stock is to be processed for orders

Run weekly Operations call with PL Sites

Weekly one to ones with line reports

Liaise with Third Party sites

Add haulage pricing to Pool It

Track and manage transport costs vs budget

Pursue projects and cost efficiencies

Assist with product trials ensuring deliveries are on time and in budget

Continue to add new hauliers to ensure cost efficiencies

Visit hauliers when required

Liaise with finance regarding transport invoice queries

Add new manufactures and products to Pool It

Raise orders on factory based on 20 weeks cover

Leading and coaching Service Centre Managers and third party provider operations in the assigned region by providing support, facilitating effective performance management, cultivating a positive culture and working environment, and driving business initiatives.

Representing assigned region internally for Supply Chain & Operations.

Translating Supply Chain & Operations and other functional business strategies into operational goals with visible metrics

Accountability for delivering operational requirements. Setting annual budgets, monitoring and controlling all expenses and operational costs.

Cultivating and installing a culture of Team Member Service Centre Safety. Drive and implement all pertinent internal safety standards and processes, develop safety inspections and audits, and promote safety goals and awareness with Team

Maintaining a safe working environment at all locations. Recognize our customer and our commitment to safety, pride and quality work. Assist in maintaining a safe and injury free work environment for Team Members and anyone visiting and/or working at our facilities.

Demonstrating an understanding of Food Safety and support the Food Safety Management System and the food safety hazards in all assigned Service Centres.

Ensuring appropriate Food Safety ISO practices and processes are maintained and customer sanitation expectations are achieved.

Looking for operational synergies and continuous improvement

For more information on this role please call Giles Churchill at Omega on 01453 829794