Planning and Logistics Manager

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in gluten-free oats seeks a Planning and Logistics Manager to oversee the production planning and logistics coordination. The role involves ensuring timely delivery of customer orders while maintaining effective communication with various departments. This is an exciting opportunity within a family-run business dedicated to quality and transparency.

Qualifications

• Experience with logistics and production planning.
• Proficient in data analysis.
• Familiarity with BRC standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan bulk/retail/oat drink orders into production schedules.
• Coordinate with logistics and sales departments.
• Ensure timely delivery of customer orders.

Skills

Ability to analyze data

Experience working with Sage 200

Knowledge of BRC requirements and standards

Monitoring KPIs

Job description

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Planning and Logistics Manager, Liverpool

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Job role: Planning and Logistics Manager

Report to: Senior Operations Manager

Based at: Glebe Farm Foods Ltd.

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

• Ensure that all bulk/retail/oat drink orders are planned into the production plan to meet customer delivery dates on time and in full.
• Liaise with local and international 3rd party packers, including logistics, to ensure timely and complete delivery of drinks packaging.
• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate stock holding on SAGE 200.
• Communicate effectively with the Senior Operations Manager and Finance to maintain suitable stock levels based on sales forecasts.
• Coordinate with the Sales Department to maintain a sales forecast.
• Manage logistics companies to ensure all delivery requirements are met, guaranteeing on-time and complete deliveries to customers.
• Investigate customer delivery complaints.
• Ensure all customs documentation is correct for export deliveries.
• Perform any other tasks reasonably required by the business.

Skills and experience

This role requires:

• Experience working with Sage 200.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Knowledge of BRC requirements and standards.
• Monitoring KPIs such as 'Order in Time in Full', 'Warehouse GMP Audit', and 'Orders produced in time and in full'.

Personal attributes

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

About us

We are an independent family business led by Rebecca and Philip Rayner on our farm in Cambridgeshire. We grow and process gluten-free oats into porridge flakes, oat flour, and our gluten-free oat drink, PureOaty. As involved in every step of production, we ensure quality and transparency. We are the leading gluten-free oat supplier in Europe, serving customers worldwide.

Glebe Farm Foods Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. For accessibility requirements, please contact us at [emailprotected].