Job Description
Do you have a background in Automotive Supply Chain or Logistics?
Expleo are seeking a highly organised and proactive Logistics Planning Specialist to support one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, across multiple prototype production build programmes. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of new vehicle programme launches across the global business, supplying parts for pre-production builds, based in Birmingham on a Contract basis.
Key Responsibilities of the Logistics Planning Specialist include:
• Support the end to end supply of component parts to support new vehicle programme pre-production builds in manufacturing facilities both in the UK and overseas
• Understanding customer requirements
• Customer quotations
• Raising orders
• Supporting the Release & Follow up team
• Work with the customers and logistics partner to manage outbound shipments
• Manage stakeholders across Supply Chain Management, Import/Exports Operations, Account Management, Finance plus external departments including customer programme teams, Plant MP&L and 3PLs
• Track and monitor order status and provide regular updates to customers
Qualifications and skills required for the Logistics Planning Specialist include:
• Experience managing a portfolio of suppliers, ideally within prototype parts
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Good numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proven track record in successful stakeholder management
• Previous experience in supply chain planning and logistics or warehouse operations
• Systems experience / knowledge, ideally SAP
• Experience of Project Management
** PLEASE NOTE ** To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.
If you are interested in applying for the role of Logistics Planning Specialist, or require further information, please contact:
Jacquie Linton
02034797125
jacquie.linton@expleogroup.com