Logistics Planning Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Logistics Planning Specialist to enhance their supply chain operations. This role involves supporting the delivery of new vehicle programs, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring timely supply of components. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, along with proficiency in MS Excel and experience in logistics. Join a dynamic team dedicated to driving efficiency and innovation in global supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration.
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required for data management.

Responsibilities

• Support the supply of component parts for vehicle builds.
• Manage stakeholders to ensure material requirements are met.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Expleo is seeking a highly skilled Logistics Planning Specialist to join our customer in the Warwick, Whitley area on a contract basis. This role is within the Trading Division (TD) of the new Supply Chain division, which supports the development of new and existing markets through the construction of global supply chain networks. The TD plays a crucial role in ensuring that JLR reinforces itself as a truly global company. This position 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 for new vehicle programme pre-production builds in manufacturing facilities both in the UK and overseas.

• Understand customer requirements

• Provide customer quotations

• Raise orders

• Support the Release & Follow-up team

• Collaborate with the customer and our logistics partner Syncreon to manage outbound shipments

• Manage stakeholders across all key internal TD functions: Supply Chain Management, Import/Exports Operations, Account Management, Finance, and 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 in connection with their job as may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Essential:

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

• Proficient in MS Excel

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with 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