Scheduler

TAYLOR WIMPEY; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company in the UK seeks a Logistics Scheduler to maintain the dispatch planner for all products. You will work closely with Production and 3rd Party Suppliers to ensure timely fulfillment of orders. Ideal candidates will have strong numeracy, attention to detail, and experience in production planning. The company offers various benefits including retail discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent retail discounts

Company funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Quality pension scheme

Discounted house purchase scheme

Car leasing scheme

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Good Numeracy accuracy with strong attention to detail for precise data entry.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office & other systems.
• Confidence in building strong working relationships internally and externally.
• Previous experience in production and capacity planning.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and cost-effective planning of deliveries.
• Manage 3rd party supplier deliveries to site.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments.
• Provide cover for colleagues in the department.

Skills

Numeracy accuracy

Attention to detail

Building strong relationships

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAGE

Job description

Overview

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

The Logistics Scheduler is responsible for maintaining the dispatch planner for all products manufactured by the company. To work closely with Production, 3rd Parties 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• To ensure that BU deliveries are planned in a timely and cost-effective manner and to meet the 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.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Good Numeracy accuracy with strong attention to detail for precise data entry
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office & other systems ie. 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.

What we offer 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's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.