Logistics Coordinator - Ammanford, United Kingdom - Leggett & Platt

Leggett & Platt
Leggett & Platt
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Ammanford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Logistics Coordinator within our Customer Service team to help support our Automotive
business.

Did you know we are the world's leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That's right Our automotive products fall into four primary groups:
Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables.

If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.


As a Logistics Coordinator you will have the general oversight of all material flows related to the branch - incoming, outgoing and all material flows within the branch.

Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by being responsible for the operational inbound & outbound logistics process, ensures accuracy of stock levels and proper handling of all material flows within the system as well as physically.


Reporting to the Customer Services Manager, the post holder will provide guidance and drive execution of logistic service delivery to our customers on time and in full.


Monitoring performance and providing general oversight of all material flows in the branch - incoming, outgoing and all material flows within the branch.

The Logistics Coordinator ensures accuracy of stock levels and proper handling of all material flows within the system as well as physically.

Supervising warehousing staff providing support and guidance to enable a first class service.

  • Accountable for the trouble free reception and delivery of all goods entering & leaving the facility. Responsible for accurate process compliance in the system environment.
  • Responsible for inventory accuracy for FG, RM and WIP stock and cycle counting process.
  • Accountable for trouble free line supply of manufacturing with all needed materials (RM, packaging...)
  • Responsible to monitor and develop assigned resources to ensure continuous achievement of relevant targets.
  • Responsible the continuous improvement of all material handling processes with the support of lean manufacturing tools.
  • Leading a Safety first approach maintaining a zero accident culture. Ensures and monitors work, accident prevention and safe working environment across the business.
  • Fulfil assigned primary, secondary and or tertiary deputy/backup roles as assigned and required on occasion by the business.
  • Engineering of the logistic network within a region to optimize costs and meet or exceed service levels.
  • Responsible for the process focused on the delivery/shipping of material and finished products throughout the endtosupply chain.
  • Commercial and executional management of relationships with external providers.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance to the global logístical process (receiving, warehouse, shipping).
  • Responsible for suggesting modifications to the process to comply with changes to local regulations/business practice
  • The ability to establish clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a wellplanned and organized manner; maintains twoway dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator
  • Undertake any reasonable additional responsibilities deemed within your competency at the request of your line manager.

Educational requirements, Certifications:

High School or College Degree, Certificate as Logistics Supervisor from an acknowledged institute


Experience:


  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar leadership role in the Logistics area
  • Automotive experience
  • Experienced in the implementation of warehousing methods

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of LEAN methods in Logistics area

Knowledge of stock taking methods, cycle counting and organization of these

Profound knowledge of ERP systems, root cause analyses of error and definition of counter-measures

Very good communication skills with different levels

Very good problem-solving and decision-making ability

Intercultural competence and hands-on mentality

Working knowledge of MS Office


What to Do Next

Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

  • Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
  • Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth good or bad.
  • Do Great Work Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
  • Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status
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