Transport Planning Lead - Elevation Recruitment Group : Job Details

Logistics Planning Lead – Selby – Competitive Salary

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be working with a highly successful manufacturing business in Selby as they look to recruit a Logistics Planning Lead.

The business is currently going through a strong period of growth with the business headcount doubling within the last 2 years, so it is a very exciting time to join!

As Logistics Planning Lead, you will play a key role in managing a team of Schedulers and you will also provide logistics plans for the supply chain department.

Benefits:

• Private medical
• 25 days holiday + Bank
• Death in service (4 x salary)
• Regular salary reviews
• Various company events throughout the year
• Pension scheme
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Free onsite parking

Logistics Planning Lead Duties:

• Preparing a robust weekly logistics plan in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Managing the Logistics Scheduling Team
• Customer and plant liaison to help plan the weekly requirements and ensure optimum efficiency of the site
• Managing stock levels using IT systems and digital devices
• Monitoring quality control and keeping warehouse capacity at optimal levels
• Supporting implementation and development of systems to help continuous improvement throughout the logistics operation
• Promoting and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and offering support and assistance in your role as a logistics team member
• Ensuring all your appraisal paperwork is completed in accordance with guidelines and that you maintain personal responsibility for your own personal development, including any continuous professional development your role demands

Hours: Full time Monday – Friday

Required skills & experience:

• Previous experience in similar role/logistics industry essential
• Proven track record of managing high volume workload in a logical and organised manner
• People/team management experience highly desirable
• Excellent attention to detail / passion for data analysis and statistics
• Previous experience on SAP advantageous but not essential

If you would like to discuss this Logistics Planning Lead role in more detail, then do get in touch with Lewis at Elevation Recruitment Group now!