Logistics Optimisation Lead

Severn Trent Water; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company is seeking a Logistics Optimisation Lead to enhance planning systems and improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will manage budgets and performance metrics while fostering collaborative relationships. With a commitment to diversity, this role plays a vital part in supporting the community and environmental sustainability.

Benefits

28 days holiday, with ability to buy/sell 5 days

Leading pension scheme with doubling contribution

Sharesave opportunity at discounted rates

Dedicated training and development programmes

Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Understanding of operational performance metrics and managing budgets.
• Strong IT and communication skills to manage a range of stakeholders.
• Full UK Driving License required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Optimise and manage planning systems for cost-effective operations.
• Manage driver devices and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Develop relationships across teams to enhance customer service.

Skills

Operational performance metrics

Budget management

IT skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We are excited to announce we have an opportunity available within our Bioresources Logistics & Planning team as a Logistics Optimisation Lead!

You’ll be responsible for the optimisation and management of our planning systems and processes, ensuring continuous improvement, cost effective ways of working, risk reduction and best generation.

This role plays a fundamental part of our Waste ecosystem.

The key accountabilities of this role will include:

• Responsible for implementing new planning solution, to bring all systems into one version which will drive optimisation, performance, and cost savings. Including mobile/tablet roadmap.
• Responsible for managing driver devices including setting up of new devices with corporate software; InTune, Transend and SatNav.
• Responsible for ensuring the planning of the tankering operation is compliant with all legal requirements and company policies and supporting the Tanker Fleet Managers with any risk.
• Produce logistics OFWAT APR and Price Review data, with responsibility of Data Provider and SME. Provide Market Information to the business and senior management.
• Develop effective relationships across the Logistics, Wastewater Recycling, Bioresources and our Contract partners to provide the best customer service at lowest possible cost. Representative on cross company groups such as Sludge Improvement Group.
• OPEX budget build, forecasting and optimisation of own fleet bases to minimise contractor budget spend
• Responsible for reporting contractor spend and internal recharge to finance business partners – investigate any overcharges support with the undertaking of contractor audits
• Demonstrate role model behaviours and contribute to a safe working environment for all parties.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity, and a caring attitude in equal weight.

Apart from being a great fit for the team you’ll ideally have an understanding of operational performance metrics and managing budgets. You’ll also have strong IT and communications skills to manage a range of stakeholders at all levels.

As this role involves travel a Full UK Driving License is Required.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here’s some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday. Plus, the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year.
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

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