Planning & Logistics Manager

ZipRecruiter; Dudley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the plastic packaging sector seeks a Planning & Logistics Manager to enhance service levels and customer satisfaction at their Dudley facility. The ideal candidate will have proven logistics management experience, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement with third-party sites. This permanent position offers a chance to shape logistics operations and deliver on performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics management.
• Expert liaison skills with third-party sites.
• Data analysis driven to improve KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the logistics team to meet service levels.
• Manage the Transport team for site transfers.
• Translate supply chain strategies into operational goals.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Liaison skills

Continuous improvement techniques

Education

Experience in a fast-paced logistics manager role

Job description

Job Description

Position: Planning & Logistics Manager

Location: Dudley

Job Type: Permanent / Onsite

Our client is a leading provider of supply chain solutions in the plastic packaging industry. Due to growth thy are the hunt for a Logistics Manager within their facility in Dudley!

Role and Responsibilities –

In this role you will lead and coach the logistics team in working proactively towards maximizing our service-level, customer satisfaction and achieving departmental and personal objectives.

Other responsibilities include:

• Liaise with Third Party sites
• Manage the Transport team to ensure up to 600 transfers per week back to sites
• Translating Supply Chain & Operations and other functional business strategies into operational goals with visible metrics
• Accountability for delivering operational requirements. Setting annual budgets, monitoring and controlling all expenses and operational costs.

Experience or Qualifications –

• Proven experience in a previous fast paced logistics manager role
• Expert liaison sills with third party sites and being able to show continuous improvement techniques with them
• Data analysis driven – using it to improve on KPIs and examples of how to do so
• Desirable knowledge of the food safety industry and ISO practices that they adhere too

Candidates who currently are a Logistics Manager, Planning & Logistics Manager or Supply Chain Manager may be suitable for this position.

For more information regarding this Logistics Manager role please contact Ben Herd on 01453 829523 or [e-mail]

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