Automotive Logistics Planner

Adecco; Crewe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco, in partnership with Bentley Motors, is seeking an Automotive Logistics Planner to join their Crewe team. You will coordinate parts flow for production, liaise with Mulliner and suppliers, and ensure timely deliveries.

Your day-to-day includes raising purchase orders, scheduling transport, tracking KPI like Right First Time, and maintaining quality against project data. This is a 6-month temporary role with 35 hours per week in Crewe.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in parts coordination or logistics within a manufacturing or automotive setting.
• Strong engagement skills with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A knack for managing schedules, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working within cross-functional project teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving and organisational abilities, with a sense of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Mulliner departments and suppliers to manage part requirements.
• Coordinate on-time delivery of parts with production schedules.
• Assist in introducing new parts and tracking changes to secure supply.
• Organise parts delivery and logistics to meet build phase deadlines.
• Cultivate strong supplier partnerships to resolve delivery challenges.
• Monitor material flow and quality against project data.
• Attend weekly meetings to review KPI like Right First Time and delivery progress.
• Raise and manage purchase orders per company policy.
• Validate part specifications against project data.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Schedule management

Problem solving

Ownership & accountability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Automotive Logistics Planner

Location: Crewe

Contract Type: Temporary (6 months)

Working Pattern: Full Time, 35 hours Monday - Friday

Are you ready to take your logistics expertise to the next level? Adecco working in partnership with Bentley Motors, a prestigious name in the automotive manufacturing sector, is on the lookout for a dynamic and detail-oriented Automotive Logistics Planner to join their innovative team in Crewe!

What You'll Do

As a Logistics Planner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of components and materials needed for production. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with Teams: Collaborate with internal Mulliner departments (Styling, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Projects) and external suppliers to understand and manage part requirements.
• Coordinating Deliveries: Ensure timely delivery of parts in alignment with Mulliner and mainstream production schedules.
• Supporting New Introductions: Assist in the introduction of new parts for upcoming models, tracking changes and acting swiftly to secure supply.
• Scheduling and Transport: Organise parts delivery and logistics to meet critical build phase deadlines.
• Managing Supplier Relations: Cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers to enhance feature development and tackle delivery challenges.
• Oversight of Component Flow: Monitor the timely flow of materials and components, ensuring quality standards are met.
• KPI Tracking: Attend weekly meetings to review performance indicators such as Right First Time (RFT) and delivery progress.
• Purchase Orders: Raise and manage purchase orders following company policies.
• Quality Assurance: Validate part specifications against project data to ensure the highest quality.

Who You Are

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Proven experience in parts coordination or logistics within a manufacturing or automotive setting.
• Strong engagement skills with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A knack for managing schedules, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working within cross-functional project teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving and organisational abilities, with a sense of ownership and accountability.

What You'll Bring

• Knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain systems and processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• A commitment to following local Health and Safety policies to ensure a safe working environment for all.

Why Join Us

This is your chance to contribute to the luxury automotive industry with a team that values innovation and excellence. In this role, you will not only enhance your logistical skills but also be part of exciting projects that shape the future of luxury vehicles!

If you're ready to embrace this opportunity and make a significant impact, apply now! Bring your enthusiasm and expertise, and let's drive success together!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.