Planning and Logistics Manager

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gluten-free sector seeks a Planning and Logistics Manager to oversee order management and ensure timely delivery of products. The successful candidate will coordinate with various departments while utilizing Sage 200 to maintain stock. This role offers a dynamic work environment requiring strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Sage 200 required.
• Ability to analyze data essential.
• Knowledge of BRC requirements and standards necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan orders into the production schedule to meet delivery dates.
• Liaise with third-party packers and logistics for timely deliveries.
• Maintain an accurate stock holding on SAGE 200.

Skills

Data analysis

Self-motivation

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Job role: Planning and Logistics Manager

Report to: Senior Operations Manager

Based at: Glebe Farm Foods Ltd.

Role

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:

• 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 third-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 delivery complaints raised by customers.
• Ensure all customs documentation is correct for export deliveries.
• 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 standards.
• Achieve KPIs such as 'Order in Time and Full' (Daily), 'Warehouse GMP Audit' (Weekly), and 'Orders produced in time and in full' (Daily).

This role also requires personal attributes such as:

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

Who we are?

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. We are the premier supplier of gluten-free oats in Europe, serving customers worldwide.

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