LD&T Supervisor in London

Overview of role: Responsible for the smooth running of the warehouse & distribution operations, on time in full order shipment, cost saving initiatives, customer centric processes, efficiency gains and continuous improvement.

Key KPIs:

• OTIF measurements for Retail, Direct and Independents
• Total Logistics Cost of Revenue
• Logistics Cost per unit
• Direct Logistics Cost of Revenue
• Warehouse cost in line with Budget target for the year
• Distribution cost in line with Budget target for the year
• Cycle counts and Yearly Stock take variance of max 0.5% discrepancy

The above list is not exhaustive and may be amended depending on the needs of the business.

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Together with Ops Director, responsible for creating and adhering to the Warehouse and Distribution yearly budget.
• Responsible for reviewing and signing all invoices in relation to Warehouse and Distribution.
• Create and maintain a strong working relationship with our 3PL partner.
• Responsible for the smooth running of weekly cycle counts and quarterly/yearly stock take within the agreed fluctuation of 0.5%.
• Responsible for creating, documenting, and regularly reviewing current processes that cover the warehouse and distribution part of the business.
• Consistently review costs and create savings initiatives to support business requirements.
• Manage relationships and KPIs with our carriers, Yodel, DPD and Evri.
• Support with company projects that are related to warehousing and distribution of goods in the UK or abroad focusing on UK Direct to Consumer UX and reverse logistics.
• Responsible for the re-tendering of our 3PL together with our Global colleagues.
• Responsible for the forecasting of packaging materials needed in the warehouse for order dispatch.
• Support with the onboarding of new customers from a warehouse and distribution perspective e.g., label, pallets requirements, carried, etc.
• Continuous improvement initiatives on the operational services provided by our 3PL.
• Together with our 3PL, responsible for the efficient layout of the SodaStream warehouse space that supports current order picking complexity and future business growth.
• Together with our 3PL, responsible for ensuring there is enough staff to support with Q4 and any promotional activity additional volume increases occurring throughout the year.
• Support the selected 3PL with future forecast of pallets, containers, and product volumes to enable the efficient running of operations.
• Work together with our 3PL and customers to ensure smooth order delivery (correct labels, pallets, packaging materials) and avoid any fees due to failed delivery.
• Create yearly budgets for warehouse and distribution costs and review with Ops Director and Finance Team prior to approval.
• Responsible for monthly forecasting of warehouse and distribution costs to align with Pepsi financial requirements.
• Responsible for the Monthly reporting of W&D KPI.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management or related fields.
• Preferred: A Master’s degree (MBA) is often preferred for higher-level positions or larger companies.
• Alternative: Some roles accept significant work experience and an Associate degree or equivalent professional training.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop teams to achieve goals.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, and cost management.
• Operational Knowledge: Understanding of process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), quality control, and supply chain logistics.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with stakeholders, vendors, and staff.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and implement long-term operational policies.