Logistics Planning Manager is required to join a UK leading manufacturing business, with a network of factories and manufacturing plants across the UK. Flexible/Hybrid working hours working Monday - Friday. A permanent position that offers both fantastic development and progression opportunities.
Applicants are invited from a wide range of backgrounds - Transport Planner, Scheduler, Service coordination, service coordinator, Fleet Controller, Production planning or production administration.
The core purpose of the Logistics Planning Manager is to build and lead a new centralised planning and order taking functions system and manage the distribution of products via hauliers and logistics.
What is on offer for you as a Logistics Planning Manager
A Salary of £55,000
8.30 - 5pm working hours - Flexible with Hybrid
8% KPI Bonus
Location - Bawtry, Rossington, Doncaster
Monday - Friday DAYS working
Enhanced Company Pension
33 days holiday
Training and personal development opportunities
Key Accountabilities of the Logistics Planning Manager
Optimise transportation of products by coordinating and scheduling deliveries within agreed service levels and in the most efficient way possible.
Analysing customer demand and working to optimal route efficiency, guaranteeing timely delivery of the product.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability and efficiency.
Work closely with the existing team for SAP to input data for the system.
An active up to day knowledge of inventories, stock demands, shortages, delays, and deployment.
Provide information on delivery schedules to customers and internal customer service teams.
Proactively supporting and enhancing the Customer Service team and other commercial support functions.
Key Experience Required as the Logistics Planning Manager
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Good geographical knowledge for coordinating purposes.
Working Knowledge of Windows-based IT Systems - Excel
Transport Planner/Manager experience requiredThis position would suit Logistics Planner, Planning Manager