Logistics Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics & Planning Manager to lead a dedicated team in optimizing supply chain operations. This role involves managing transport logistics, ensuring high service levels, and driving cost efficiencies. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive team culture while ensuring compliance with safety and food standards. If you have a passion for continuous improvement and a strong background in logistics management, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics management and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of cost optimization strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage Transport Team to fulfill up to 1,800 orders monthly.
• Track service levels and prepare monthly reports.
• Foster a safety culture and implement safety standards.

Skills

Logistics Management

Team Leadership

Cost Optimization

KPI Tracking

Supply Chain Solutions

Food Safety Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain

ISO Certification

Tools

Pool It System

Reporting Software

Job description

Job Description

Planning & Logistics Manager

Dudley

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 our service level, customer satisfaction, and achieving departmental and personal objectives. The team includes a supervisor and 4 planners.

The role is responsible for continuous analysis and optimization of operational parameters and costs, providing know-how and support with logistical improvement projects, and ensuring the continuous delivery of daily tasks in the department. It also involves supporting the operations department with reporting on both upstream and downstream KPIs.

Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

1. Manage the Transport Team to ensure up to 1,800 orders are fulfilled 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. Coordinate approximately 150 transfers back to sites weekly.
5. Track transport profit and costs.
6. Serve as escalation point for Customer NCRs or queries.
7. Provide daily support to Transport Planners.
8. Act as escalation point for hauliers and third-party sites.
9. Prepare monthly reports.
10. Liaise daily with Site Managers.
11. Prioritize stock processing with Site Managers for orders.
12. Run weekly Operations calls with PL Sites.
13. Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with team members.
14. Liaise with third-party sites.
15. Add haulage pricing to Pool It system.
16. Track and manage transport costs against budget.
17. Pursue projects and initiatives for cost efficiencies.
18. Assist with product trials, ensuring timely and budget-compliant deliveries.
19. Continuously add new hauliers to improve cost efficiencies.
20. Visit hauliers as required.
21. Liaise with finance regarding transport invoice queries.
22. Add new manufacturers and products to Pool It.
23. Raise orders at the factory based on 20 weeks of stock coverage.

Additionally, the role involves leading and coaching Service Centre Managers and third-party operations in the assigned region, providing support, facilitating performance management, fostering a positive culture, and driving business initiatives.

The position also includes representing the region internally within Supply Chain & Operations, translating strategies into operational goals with measurable metrics, and being accountable for operational requirements, budget setting, and expense monitoring.

Safety is a priority: fostering a safety culture, implementing safety standards, conducting inspections and audits, and promoting safety awareness among team members.

The role requires an understanding of Food Safety, supporting Food Safety Management System, maintaining ISO practices, and ensuring sanitation standards are met.

Seeking operational synergies and continuous improvement is also a key aspect of this role.

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