Strategic Planning & Logistics Leader in Production & Inventory

Trostan Dene Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Trostan Dene Ltd in Blackburn seeks a Planning and Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end planning, inventory control and warehouse operations within a well-established manufacturing business. You will collaborate with Commercial, Production Operations, Suppliers and Distribution teams to optimize performance and uphold ISO standards.

You will develop the production schedule, oversee materials planning, improve stock accuracy and drive continuous improvement through strong leadership and analytics

Qualifications

• Proven leadership across planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics within manufacturing.
• Strong focus on process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Excellent numerical and IT skills enabling data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the production schedule optimizing material, resource and machine capacity.
• Oversee materials planning and inventory control to meet production plans and KPIs.
• Lead warehouse and logistics operations ensuring stock accuracy and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Production Operations, Suppliers and Distribution teams to improve performance and customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Warehouse & Logistics

Analytical

IT skills

Tools

ERP / WMS

Job description

Trostan Dene Ltd in Blackburn seeks a Planning and Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end planning, inventory control and warehouse operations within a well-established manufacturing business. You will collaborate with Commercial, Production Operations, Suppliers and Distribution teams to optimize performance and uphold ISO standards.

You will develop the production schedule, oversee materials planning, improve stock accuracy and drive continuous improvement through strong leadership and analytics