Material & Logistics Planner

American President Lines; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider seeks a Material & Logistics Planner for its Halewood automotive site. The role involves coordinating material planning, optimizing operations, and ensuring logistics efficiency. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement, with opportunities for career growth within CEVA Logistics.

Benefits

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse planning or solutions design.
• Track record of operational improvements in fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of operational layouts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onsite material planning and logistics activities.
• Conduct resource planning and design warehouse layouts.
• Provide logistics support and ensure timely delivery of projects.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Operational Improvement

LEAN Methodologies

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MTM Software

Job description

Material & Logistics Planner

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers worldwide. Present in 170+ countries with over 110,000 employees across 1,500+ sites, we are a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe our employees are key to our success. We aim to engage and empower our diverse, global team to create value through our contract logistics and transportation solutions. CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Join us and dare to grow! Be part of a team committed to excellence and shaping the future of global logistics.

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced Material and Logistics Planner for our automotive site in Halewood.

This role involves coordinating onsite material planning and logistics activities with CEVA teams to meet project requirements. You will adapt to supply chain changes due to demand, costs, or customer challenges.

The position is based at our Halewood operation, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours based on project needs, including potential weekend work.

What You Will Do

• Calculate the volumes and flows of parts throughout operations.
• Conduct resource planning to meet business needs.
• Design warehouse layouts considering LEAN methodologies.
• Collaborate with production and operational teams on delivery methods.
• Provide logistics support as requested by customers.
• Review and benchmark current operations for service excellence.
• Promote continuous improvement and high performance.
• Assist in developing the master schedule and ERP system support.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects, identifying risks and solutions.

What We Are Looking For

Applicants should have experience in warehouse planning or solutions design, with a track record of operational improvements. Strong understanding of operational layouts and environments is essential, preferably in fast-paced settings.

Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement are necessary. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with AutoCAD or MTM software are desirable.

What We Offer

We support our employees’ growth with competitive benefits, including generous leave, pension, life assurance, and access to discounts on various retail and leisure services. Join us and grow your career with one of the top logistics providers worldwide.

Tomorrow’s Opportunities

We value your professional and personal growth, offering numerous career opportunities within CEVA. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair recruitment practices and compliance with employment legislation.

Please note, all candidates will undergo right-to-work checks in the UK and Ireland.