Job Description
Are you ready to take the reins of a fast-paced, high-impact logistics operation? As the Material Planning & Logistics Manager, you'll be at the heart of my client's production ecosystem - leading a talented team across planning, procurement, inventory, and shipping to ensure seamless material flow and on-time delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role where your decisions shape performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead with Vision: Champion site-wide logistics, materials management, and production planning strategies that drive results.
2. Safety First: Ensure rigorous safety standards in all logistics operations involving powered industrial trucks and manual handling equipment.
3. Optimise Logistics: Resolve carrier-related challenges and enhance transportation management systems.
4. Innovate Material Handling: Spearhead improvements in material flow and handling processes.
5. Lean into Excellence: Apply Lean methodologies to streamline operations and boost efficiency across the value chain.
6. Collaborate for Impact: Partner with Sales, Inventory, Operations, and Planning to reduce inventory and optimise production schedules.
7. Strategic Planning: Level-load production planning ...