Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing
The Planning & Logistics Supervisor is responsible for management of the Logistics & Planning operations, ensuring all activities are performed in an accurate & timely manner in order to deliver functional and business objectives.
Client Details
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation within the FMCG industry. Operating as a mid-sized company, they focus on delivering high-quality products and services to their clients.
Description
The Planning & Logistics Supervisor will:
- Plan and schedule weekly/daily workload for all operating divisions, ensuring all customer requirements and daily outputs are delivered in full.
- Utilise routing and scheduling software to optimise efficiency for the fleet.
- Manage all activities associated with returnable transit packaging.
- Strategic planning to support S&OP process and forward planning to manage changes in business needs.
- Produce cost effective, service driven plans to agreed KPIs.
- Allocate optimum route to market, based on best cost to serve e.g. own fleet, haulier, parcel etc.
- Plan resources (drivers, vehicles and trailers) to effectively meet fluctuations in demand.
- Manage staff training requirements and arrange training course attendance.
- Compile and communicate daily, weekly & monthly performance reports.
- Ensure H&S is the number one priority and safe practices are upheld by all.
- Support internal audits and implement corrective actions.
- Leadership responsibility for the Planning & Logistics team.
- Daily dialog with Operations & Logistics to support co-ordination of onsite operations and delivery of the plan.
- Supervise activities to ensure that each task is being performed correctly in a timely manner.
- Identify and communicate any training requirements / opportunities.
- Manage relationships and service levels with 3rd party logistics providers.
- Propose improvements to ensure continual efficiency improvement, waste reduction and service improvements.
- Review & develop SOPs to ensure all activities are adequately recorded.
- Gather and employ data to improve performance and eliminate faults/errors.
Profile
The successful Planning & Logistics Supervisor should have:
- Experience in logistics or supply chain management ideally within the FMCG industry.
- Experience in a multi drop logistics environment.
- Experience with imports/exports and relevant legislation.
- Fast moving operational planning
- Working knowledge of transport and logistic systems
- Team supervisory experience
- Route planning & scheduling software packages
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Software & ERP systemsExcellent communication skills with ability to work across internal functions, customers & external providers
Job Offer
- Salary up to £45,000 plus benefits
- Fixed-term contract initially until March 2027
- 40-hour work week.
- Able to start on short notice.
- Opportunity to work in a reputable FMCG company in Northallerton.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Planning & Logistics Supervisor, we encourage you to apply ASAP.
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