Logistics Specialist

Red Bull UK is currently recruiting for a Logistics Specialist to be based in London, UK.

Reporting into the Logistics Manager, the Logistics Specialist will be responsible for the logistics flows from Goods in to final mile delivery. This includes outbound capacity management, despatch capability, forecasting longer-term storage and throughput requirements, inventory management, and invoice processing. The role will also manage direct-from-factory deliveries and report on key KPIs such as OTIF (On-Time In-Full). There will also be requirements to support the VISIT side of the business.

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

OUTBOUND CAPACITY MANAGEMENT

Own and manage outbound logistics to ensure:

1. Daily capacity updates, ensuring full utilisation of despatch capability and managing deviations vs. plan
2. Clear communication to both 3PL & Customer service teams of requirements
3. Forecasting longer-term storage and throughput requirements to support contract negotiations
4. Management of capacity plan around key pinch points (Easter, Christmas, Stock takes etc.)

DIRECT-FROM-FACTORY DELIVERIES

Manage direct-from-factory deliveries to various locations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery. Report on key KPIs such as Service Level & OTIF and root cause reasons for failures with recommendations to improve. Work alongside HQ team to understand ways to improve utilisation of this route to market.

PROCESS MANAGEMENT

Support the Order to Cash process, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in order handling and invoicing. Work with customer service teams to ensure all customer orders are on the books as close to the requested delivery date as possible, but within our capacity limitations. Seek out and lead continuous improvement opportunities & automation efficiencies. Inventory management: Responsible for ensuring internal and 3PL systems are aligned and any discrepancies are investigated thoroughly in a timely manner with robust checks implemented to prevent them from reoccurring. Support with core Month End tasks and review invoices and backing data to ensure we have a clear understanding of cost deviation in the operation.

QUALITY MONITORING AND FIELD SAMPLES

Ensure all quality incidents are dealt with and aligned with our 3PL in a timely manner. Collect and share field samples with HQ quality departments every month.

DAY TO DAY SUPPORT & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Handle daily/weekly/monthly/annual logistics tasks. Document key tasks (SOP’s) and provide suitable handovers when required. Leverage and implement automation opportunities (EDI, RPA, and others) to deliver improved accuracy and/or time/cost savings. Challenge and work with service providers to deliver incremental improvements in customer offering while seeking opportunities to reduce cost and complexity. Critically assess the ways of working within the logistics team and actively lead continuous improvement changes including Cost to Serve initiatives with customers. Support other members of the Logistics team with holiday cover to ensure the team is cross-trained and able to support each other. Participate and lead on-site stock takes at our 3PL at least once per year.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• ERP experience, preferably SAP S/4 HANA
• Experience in a logistics role within FMCG
• Experience managing 3PLs
• Excellent communicator who can build relationships and influence key stakeholders
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Self-motivated with the ability to drive projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Driven to continuously improve

At Red Bull, we exist to give people wiiings. To achieve that, we recognise the value that comes from having a highly diverse workforce that has the freedom and responsibility to realise their ideas and seize opportunities. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills, potential and talent: everyone is welcome here.