Logistics Controller (Submarines)

Rolls-royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is looking for a Logistics Controller. In this role, you will support logistics operations and oversee key services like warehouse management and data quality. You should have a degree or relevant qualifications, sound knowledge of logistics systems, and experience in managing logistics services in a 3PL setting. This position requires a commitment to quality and process compliance while driving improvement initiatives. Understanding of regulations and change management is essential.

Qualifications

• Should have sound knowledge of logistics processes and systems.
• Desirable experience in change management and improvement activities.
• Experience in a 3PL environment controlling logistics services.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of escalation for logistics issues.
• Create and deliver KPI reports for the business.
• Ensure quality standards in all logistics areas are adhered to.

Skills

Logistics processes

Change management

Data integrity

Coaching

Education

Degree level or relevant professional qualification

Tools

SAP MRP

Excel

MIS

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Logistics Controller has arisen in Logistic operations, as part of Supply chain planning, in Rolls‑Royce Defence (Submarines). In this role you will operate within a physical logistics environment supporting the business and working with logistics providers where appropriate, to operate and improve the services which support logistics operations. Accountable for key specific services within logistics as defined within the key accountabilities of the role; act as a champion for logistics operations on the nominated scope of activity e.g. warehouse management, asset governance, delivery, transport, data quality or packaging. Drive and support demonstrable improvement projects that deliver new capability or efficiency/savings.

Responsibilities

• To act as first point of escalation for all logistics issues in your area; coaching other members of the logistics team, to reduce repeat errors.
• Highlighting system data integrity errors, and ensuring the relevant executive system is maintained and compliant.
• Accountable to create and deliver KPI reports, as required, for the business (including GFA / inventory records).
• Where required, responsible for the distribution of material into the supply chain in adherence to business priorities and to ensure material is sufficiently provisioned within the cutting operations, to meet business requirements.
• To ensure quality standards across all logistics areas are adhered to in accordance with business requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Physical Logistics processes to reduce costs and increase service levels.
• To operate to the relevant policies and procedures as defined and comply with RRMS.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or relevant professional qualification.
• Sound knowledge of logistics processes and systems (for example but not limited to, SAP MRP, Excel and MIS).
• Experience of change management and improvement activities is desirable.
• Has experience of controlling logistics services in a 3PL environment.
• Awareness of all regulatory requirements in the related subject.
• Has consistently delivered results within a logistics or operations environment.
• Proven history of process compliance and data integrity.
• Understanding of different roles / functions / processes.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls‑Royce.

To work for Rolls‑Royce Submarines, you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls‑Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.