Scheduler

Taylor Wimpey Plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home building company is seeking a Logistics Scheduler to maintain the dispatch planner and manage deliveries efficiently. This role involves coordinating with production and suppliers, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries, and maintaining accurate shipment records. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and experience in production planning within a fast-paced environment. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and values a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Share plans

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail for precise data entry.
• Experience in production and capacity planning.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Plan BU deliveries in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Manage 3rd party supplier deliveries to site.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments.

Skills

Numeracy accuracy

Microsoft Office knowledge

Building strong working relationships

Organisational skills

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Overview

The Logistics Scheduler is responsible for maintaining the dispatch planner for all products manufactured by the company. To work closely with Production, 3rd Party Suppliers and Dispatch to ensure that BU orders are fulfilled on time. As part of the Planning team, develop and deliver the planning and scheduling capability for operations within TWM.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that BU deliveries are planned in a timely and cost-effective manner and to meet customer delivery times and to maintain optimum and efficient use of lorry resources.
• To ensure that the 3rd Party transport company are aware of deliveries/collections and appropriate documentation is supplied to them.
• To manage 3rd party supplier deliveries to site
• Responsible for the input and maintenance of the delivery schedule.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, including documentation and tracking information.
• Send out all the information for deliveries in a timely manner.
• Ensure all picking and dispatch notes are created and completed in a timely manner for deliveries
• To be a point of contact for Drivers and to allocate work instructions. To be aware of the status of drivers in respect of deliveries and delays.
• Ensure that customer enquiries are dealt with in a professional, timely and competent manner.
• To ensure that communication channels are open and maintained with all stakeholders.
• To ensure that any returned loads are logged onto the system.
• Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost savings
• Provide sickness and holiday cover for colleagues in the department.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy accuracy with strong attention to detail for precise data entry
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office & other systems, e.g., SAGE
• Confidence in building strong working relationships both internally and with key stakeholders whilst working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in production and capacity planning.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with excellent organisational skills.

Company information

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey. At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it is about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We offer our total reward package including benefits such as retail discounts, life insurance, private healthcare, a pension scheme, share plans, and opportunities for development within a diverse and inclusive workplace. Taylor Wimpey is an equal opportunity employer and Disability Confident, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.