Head of Planning and Logistics
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
The client is a leading provider of sustainable supply chain solutions for industry across the globe.
They are looking to hire a Logistics & Planning Manager to lead and coach the UK/IRE logistics team in working proactively towards maximizing our service-level, customer satisfaction and achieving departmental and personal objectives. The role is also responsible for continuous analysis and optimization of operational parameters & costs and providing know-how and support with the implementation of logistical improvement projects as well as ensuring the continuous delivery of the day to day tasks in the department and to support the operations department with reporting of both up and downstream KPIs.
Manage Transport Team to ensure up to 1,800 orders are fulfilled each month
Manage the Transport team to ensure up to 600 transfers per week back to Tosca sites
Track transport profit and costs
Daily Support Transport Planner
Track and manage transport costs vs budget
Pursue projects and cost efficiencies
Liaise with finance regarding transport invoice queries
Leading and coaching Service Centre Managers and third party provider operations in the assigned region by providing support, facilitating effective performance management, cultivating a positive culture and working environment, and driving business initiatives.
Representing assigned region internally for Supply Chain & Operations.
Translating Supply Chain & Operations and other functional business strategies into operational goals with visible metrics
Setting annual budgets, monitoring and controlling all expenses and operational costs.
Drive and implement all pertinent internal safety standards and processes, develop safety inspections and audits, and promote safety goals and awareness with Team
Recognize our customer and our commitment to safety, pride and quality work. Assist in maintaining a safe and injury free work environment for Team Members and anyone visiting and/or working at our facilities.
Demonstrating an understanding of Food Safety and support the Food Safety Management System and the food safety hazards in all assigned Service Centres.
Ensuring appropriate Food Safety ISO practices and processes are maintained and customer sanitation expectations are achieved. Apply
