Planning & Logistics Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international provider of logistics solutions is seeking a candidate to improve supply chain performance in Belfast. You will process orders, monitor logistics, and coordinate across departments. Candidates should possess an engineering degree or master's in logistics, have experience in the industrial sector, and be fluent in English. The role offers a hybrid work model with requirements for onsite presence and travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• First experience in logistics, preferably in the industrial sector.
• Knowledge of Air Supply and quality methodologies is appreciated.
• Open to 3-4 days onsite a week in Belfast or Prestwick.

Responsibilities

• Improve supply chain logistics performance at the client's site.
• Process orders and forecasts.
• Monitor logistics performance and implement improvement initiatives.

Skills

Logistics performance monitoring

Action planning

Supplier On-Time Delivery tracking

Cross-department coordination

Fluency in English

Education

Engineering degree or master’s in logistics or supply chain management

Job description

Overview

Your Role: Based directly at our client’s site, a world-renowned aerospace supplier, your role will be to improve supply chain logistics performance.

Your key tasks include:

• Processing orders and forecasts.
• Monitoring logistics performance: developing action plans, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and analyzing workload/capacity.
• Tracking work-in-progress: supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Coordinating with purchasing, quality, and engineering teams.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all planning and logistics operations comply with aerospace-specific standards (e.g., AS9102, ISO 9001).
• Conduct risk assessments related to scheduling delays, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory changes.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to address unforeseen operational challenges.

What We Are Looking For

• Engineering degree or master’s in logistics or supply chain management.
• First experience in logistics, preferably in the industrial sector (aerospace, automotive, railway).
• Knowledge of Air Supply and quality methodologies (VSM, SCMH audit, 8D/QRQC) is appreciated.
• Fluency in English and frequent travel
• Open to 3-4 days onsite a week, in Belfast or Prestwick (Scotland)
• Open to Travel to other sites in UK.

About Us

A leading international provider of solutions and expertise, specialising in the fields of digital systems and business performance.

The SCALIAN Group provides support to major industrial and service-sector companies to help them define and implement their projects in two fields:

• Digital Systems Embedded and critical systems, IoT, information systems, and digital solutions for businesses
• Operations Performance: Management of projects, quality, and industrial performance

We are present in seven countries (France, Spain, Belgium, UK, Germany, USA and Canada).