Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Northallerton North Yorkshire
- Date: 8 hours ago
Description:
The Planning & Logistics Supervisor is responsible for management of the Logistics & Planning team, 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 within the FMCG industry.
Experience in a multi drop logistics environment.
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 providersJob Offer
Salary up to £45,000 plus benefits
Fixed-term contract until March 2027, offering job security.
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