Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist - Daventry, United Kingdom - Contechs

Contechs
Contechs
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Daventry, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Supply Chain and Logistics Planning Specialist

Duration: 12 Month Rolling Contract

Location:
Coventry - Hybrid

Division:
Manufacturing Engineering

£28.00 per hour Inside IR3- Umbrella Rate
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in
Coventry who are seeking a
Supply Chain Logistics Planning Specialist to join their team


Position Description:


  • The Clients' Trading Division is a unique team within the business that has a core function to buy, move and sell products around the world in support of the Clients' global manufacturing activities.
  • The Trading Division Imports function enables the business to import Chinese & Indian produced components for use in our UK and European manufacturing facilities.
  • As an Imports Outbound Analyst, you'll be the daily point of contact for the Clients' plants.
  • You'll ensure all plant deliverables are managed and parts are shipped to the Clients' plant or Deconsolidation Centres on time, in full and within targets.
  • The role will also involve supporting the contract management of service providers.
  • This is a customerfacing role primarily responsible for managing the relationship with TD Imports customers.
  • The outbound team oversees the operations process and is critical to facilitating a seamless handoff of customer demand through the E2E process as enabler to an efficient outbound process through accurate control and data alignment.
  • The positions requires knowledge of both inbound, outbound, customer and central TD processes and a large degree of interaction with all teams in both daily operations

Skills Required:


  • SAP Knowledge & able to use
  • Strong analytical and MS Excel Skills
  • Ability to quickly understand and challenge Logistics processes

Skills Preferred:


  • Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Complete shipping and SAP tasks required to achieve 100% on time and in full delivery of parts supply to all 12 UK & EU customers.
  • Ensure accuracy and adherence to schedule releases, shipping and export standards Monitor/ Control and Reporting of parts stocks and shipping status in line with Schedule parameters
  • Time and Quality and escalate issues transparently where appropriate
  • Work on the Preproduction volume requirements and parts runouts, including management of New Parts for Model Year and Running Change requirements
  • Maintain contact with customers and freight forwarders, optimising trailer utilisation and monitoring dock adherence Resolve SAP IDOC's failures related to Operations issues
  • Support the Outbound premium freight process
  • Liaison with crossfunctional teams to ensure the stock levels are maintained at the correct level to maintain production when parts issues are identified

Experience Required:


  • Previous experience in Material Planning / Logistics, preferably from within Motor Manufacturing / FMCG or Supply Base Industry
  • Experience and/or knowledge of working with SAP is an advantage
  • Experience of Customer Relationship Management
  • Understanding of Manufacturing production methods desirable
  • Good problem solving techniques and understanding of lean manufacturing principals
  • Good understanding of production processes
  • Ability to quickly understand and challenge Logistics processes
ERP Systems knowledge (SAP / CMMS3 / other)

  • Strong analytical and MS Excel Skills
  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Ability to demonstrate problem solving ability/techniques and benefit contribution

Additional Information:


  • Multiple Locations: Coventry & Minworth
  • 40 hours per week
  • 2 days in office, 3 days at home
Excellent Opportunity with immediate starts available


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 13 months


Pay:
£28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:


  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person
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