About this role
Job Purpose
The role is part of the leadership team to manage the Logistics Department responsible for material scheduling, control and storage of inbound material, line side supply of material including packaging, management of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), production planning, and dispatching finished stock to customer.
Managing SAP master data, budget control, Freight contracts, problem solving including man management are all key requirements in this role.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Manage Master Production Scheduling process and communication of latest customer volumes
Supplier scheduling and control of freight expenditure, including 3rd Party Logistics providers
Manage production planning in line with customer requirements
Manage Raw Materials Stores including Goods Receiving and supply to manufacturing areas
Oversee the use of Material Handling Equipment and the maintenance thereof.
Stock accuracy including the deployment of cycle count checks achieving KPIs
Ensure compliance with Quality System, Financial Audit requirements and customers’ Materials Management requirements using standardized Work Instructions and Risk Assessments throughout the operation
Reporting of Key Metrics including On Time Delivery, Inventory Levels, Sales Forecasts, PFEP status, Freight costs
Using Continuous Improvement methodology to rationalize and develop business processes and to develop staff
Deployment of pertinent safety rules and environmental regulations.
Controlling costs within budgetary limits, generating savings, rationalizing inventory, and maximizing available working capital.
As part of Management Team, support leadership to maximize productivity and profitability towards company objectives and KPIs.
Plan and control material flow from external suppliers through to customer collection
Management of external logistic providers.
To expedite materials to ensure continuity of material flow to support production requirements.
Scheduling of inbound material in line with build.
Analysis of MRP reports - Requirements / exceptions / shortages / overdue items.
Liaise with all appropriate internal departments to ensure adequate information interchange and communication flow.
Ensure that goods are delivered on time and shipped out of the company in line with customer expectations using the most appropriate and efficient methods of packing, transport, etc.
Support the buyer to conduct and manage the supplier(s) relationship within the cost, quality and delivery targets associated to inventory.
Control and monitor special and additional freight costs.
Work within a TS16949 / ISO 14001 environment and Participating in audits as required
Actively promote and champion the use of best practise to ensure compliance with the organisation's policies and procedures.
Update and maintain SAP master data as appropriate.
Familiar with customs processes in line with latest regulation
Ensure zero obsolescence on engineering changes or end of life programs
Support New production introduction (NPI) for all logistics aspects
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and relevant professional experience, or significant equivalent experience gained through employment
- 10+ years of experience
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management – Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team in a fast-paced production environment.
- Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing – Skilled in identifying inefficiencies and applying Lean principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) to improve processes.
- Inventory and Materials Management – Proficient in managing material flow, inventory control, and using ERP/MRP systems.