Logistics Planner

Envisage Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the automotive sector is seeking a dedicated professional to support new vehicle programme launches. This role involves managing the supply of component parts for pre-production builds, ensuring timely fulfillment of material and programme requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, along with proficiency in MS Excel. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with various stakeholders and logistics partners, making a significant impact on the company's success in delivering innovative automotive solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration.
• Attention to detail is crucial for tracking orders and managing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the supply of parts for new vehicle programme builds.
• Collaborate with logistics partners to manage outbound shipments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Numerical and analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Job description

My client is a leader within the automotive sector, and this role is primarily responsible for supporting the delivery of new vehicle programme launches across the global business, supplying parts for pre-production builds.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end supply of component parts to support new vehicle programme pre-production builds in manufacturing facilities both in the UK and overseas.
• Understand customer requirements
• Prepare customer quotations
• Raise orders
• Support the Release & Follow-up team
• Collaborate with the customer and logistics partner Syncreon to manage outbound shipments

• Manage stakeholders across all key internal TD functions: Supply Chain Management, Import/Exports Operations, Account Management, Finance, as well as external departments including customer programme teams, Plant MP&L, and 3PLs to ensure material and programme requirements are fulfilled on time and in full.
• Track and monitor order status and provide regular updates to customers
• Undertake any other work as directed by the line manager related to their job as may be requested

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential:

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Good numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proven track record in successful stakeholder management and working at pace

Desirable:

• Previous experience in supply chain planning and logistics
• Systems experience/knowledge (particularly SAP)
• Experience in project management