Job Ref: 214784465

Date: 2021-09-30 14:58:39

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Head of Logistics and Planning
£30,000 – £45,000
Milton Keynes

We have a great opportunity for a Head of Logistics and Planning to join one of the UK’s most compelling and rapidly growing organisations, based in Milton Keynes!

Our client is a young, award-winning company who prides itself on being a great place to work. They believe that working hard and having fun go hand in hand and as they experience a time of continued growth, this is an exciting time to join.

In this role, your responsibilities will be:

Maintain schedules for the collections and movement of goods, prepare and retain paperwork for all shipments including customs declarations, certificates of origin etc.
Collaborate with the Sales, Production & Warehousing teams to ensure accurate delivery in line with customer commitments
Coordinate production workflow with the Production Manager
Create quarterly and yearly strategies to constantly improve the production and warehousing aspects of the business
Constantly seek updates to new legislation regarding shipping for imports and exports
Research and implement new logistics solutions to improve quality and reduce costs
Develop and manage KPI’s for Production and the Warehouse, creating reports and identify any issues that may arise
Assist with recruiting and inducting staff
Work closely with the Warehouse team to manage stock using the WMS & ERP system
Management of inventory and assessing raw materials needed, in line with the production schedule
Create and revise the Standard Operating Procedures for the production and logistics functions Skills & Experience

Degree holder or equivalent in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
Logistics management experience 5+ years
Experienced using Freight Forwarding Software
Customs & HMRC experience
Strong analytical skills
Proven track record of improving efficiency
Commercially astute
Excellent communication skills
Experience managing teams and KPI’s
Expertise in implementing an ERP driven WMS system
A high level of organisational and planning skills
Advanced IT Skills in systems, Microsoft Office and/or Google Sheets, Docs etc.
Excellent communication – both verbal and written If you like the sound of this role and fit the above description, then we want to hear from you!

Please note. Every candidate will be assessed in accordance with their qualifications, merit, and ability to perform the duties of the job role advertised. Please be advised that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's religion, gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status

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