Logistics Planning Manager

Omega; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of sustainable supply chain solutions is seeking a Logistics & Planning Manager to lead the UK/IRE logistics team. This role involves optimizing operations, managing transport costs, and ensuring high service levels. The successful candidate will coach team members, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while promoting safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing logistics teams and optimizing operations.
• Ability to track KPIs and manage transport costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage Transport Team to fulfill up to 1,800 orders monthly.
• Monitor transport profit and costs.
• Prepare monthly reports and conduct weekly meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics Management

Operational Analysis

Job description

The client is a leading provider of sustainable supply chain solutions for industry across the globe.

They are looking to hire a Logistics & Planning Manager to lead and coach the UK/IRE logistics team in working proactively towards maximizing service levels, customer satisfaction, and achieving departmental and personal objectives. The team includes a supervisor and four planners.

The role is responsible for continuous analysis and optimization of operational parameters and costs, providing expertise and support for logistical improvement projects, and ensuring the smooth delivery of daily departmental tasks. Additionally, the role involves supporting the operations department with reporting on KPIs both upstream and downstream.

Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

1. Manage the Transport Team to fulfill up to 1,800 orders each month.
2. Track service levels and other daily reports.
3. Manage the Transport team to ensure up to 600 transfers per week back to Tosca sites.
4. Handle an average of 150 transfers back to the sites per week.
5. Monitor transport profit and costs.
6. Serve as the escalation point for Customer NCRs or queries.
7. Provide daily support to Transport Planners.
8. Act as the escalation point for hauliers and third-party sites.
9. Prepare monthly reports.
10. Liaise with Site Managers daily to prioritize stock processing for orders.
11. Run weekly operations calls with PL sites.
12. Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with team members.
13. Coordinate with third-party sites.
14. Add haulage pricing to Pool It.
15. Track and manage transport costs versus budget.
16. Pursue projects and initiatives for cost efficiencies.
17. Assist with product trials, ensuring timely and budget-compliant deliveries.
18. Continue to expand the haulage network to enhance cost efficiencies.
19. Visit hauliers as required.
20. Coordinate with finance regarding transport invoice queries.
21. Add new manufacturers and products to Pool It.
22. Raise orders on factories based on 20 weeks' cover.

Leadership responsibilities include coaching Service Centre Managers and third-party operations, supporting performance management, fostering a positive work environment, and driving business initiatives.

Represent the assigned region internally for Supply Chain & Operations, translating strategies into operational goals with measurable metrics.

Accountable for delivering operational requirements, setting annual budgets, and monitoring expenses and costs.

Promote a culture of safety within the Service Centres, implementing safety standards, conducting inspections, and fostering safety awareness.

Maintain a safe working environment, emphasizing safety, pride, and quality work.

Support Food Safety Management System compliance, ensuring food safety hazards are managed, and sanitation standards are met.

Identify operational synergies and pursue continuous improvement initiatives.

For more information about this role, please contact Giles Churchill at Omega on 01453 829794.