Planning and Logistics Manager

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in gluten-free oat processing seeks a Logistics Coordinator in Exeter. You will manage order planning and logistics to ensure timely deliveries. The role requires experience with Sage 200 and a proactive attitude in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Sage 200 essential.
• Ability to analyze data for operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of BRC standards required.

Responsibilities

• Plan orders into the production schedule to meet delivery deadlines.
• Liaise with packaging and logistics companies for timely deliveries.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and communicate effectively with management.

Skills

Data Analysis

Knowledge of BRC Requirements

SAGE 200

Job description

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You will be responsible for ensuring that orders are planned into the bulk/retail/oat/drink production plan. Ensure that the logistics of all pickups/deliveries of customer orders are undertaken on time and in full by means of effective communication and planning.

Your responsibilities

Key aspects of the role include:

1. Ensure that all bulk/retail/oat drink orders are planned into the production plan to meet customer delivery dates on time and in full.
2. Liaise with local and international 3rd Party packers, including logistics, to ensure that drinks packaging is delivered on time and in full.
3. Maintain an up-to-date and accurate stock holding on SAGE 200.
4. Communicate effectively with the senior Operations Manager and Finance to maintain suitable stock levels based on sales forecasts.
5. Coordinate with the Sales Department to maintain an accurate sales forecast.
6. Manage logistics companies effectively, ensuring all delivery requirements are met to guarantee customers receive deliveries on time and in full.
7. Investigate delivery complaints raised by customers.
8. Ensure all customs documentation is correct for all export deliveries.
9. Perform any other tasks reasonably required by the business.

Skills and experience

This role requires the following technical skills and experience:

• Experience working with Sage 200.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Knowledge of BRC requirements and associated standards.
• Achievement of KPIs such as Order in Time in Full (Daily KPI), Warehouse GMP Audit (Weekly KPI), and Orders produced in time and in full against the plan (Daily KPI).

This role requires the following personal attributes:

• Self-motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Who we are?

We are an independent business led by sister and brother team, Rebecca and Philip Rayner, on our family farm in Cambridgeshire. We are the only farm in the UK growing and processing gluten-free oats into porridge flakes, oat flour, and our delicious gluten-free oat drink, PureOaty. As involved in every step of growing, milling, and manufacturing our oats, we know exactly what goes into everything we produce. We are the premier supplier of gluten-free oats throughout Europe, supplying customers and manufacturers worldwide.

Glebe Farm Foods Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. For any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process or for the role, please contact us at [emailprotected].