Outbound Logistics Controller - Gaydon, United Kingdom - Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd

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Gaydon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Aston Martin - Outbound Logistics Controller - Gaydon - 26 days holiday - competitive pension scheme

As Outbound Logistics Conroller working as part of our Procurement and Supply Chain Team in Gaydon you will be responsible for the movement of all finished goods from factory to dealers across the globe delivered on time with no transit quality issues andin line with the contract SLA's, process, and budget.

Focus is on providing a service matching our ultra-luxury brand.

Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world.

Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our engines is a manifestationof the desire and collective spirit to create the most beautiful cars:
the soul of Aston Martin made real.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage logistics providers to deliver cars from factory out to dealers within contract SLAs.
Ensure future capacity based on PTS forecast covering next 3 months detail and 18 months forecast.
Work closely with sales operations and production to ensure the right cars are distributed to support wholesales, retails, and customer expectations.
Manage premium freight activities for the outbound team.
Manage special projects vehicle distribution.
Close working with offshore VPC centres.
Ensure timely clearance of cars through customs and in line with SLAs.
Ensure document retention periods clear and adhered to through monthly audits of paperwork.
Audit process go look see car management, loading & unloading, communication standards, dealer experience.
Data quality management ensure systems are kept up to date with a focus on live accurate reporting.
Manage transit claims and delivery quality with claims management team.
Respond to internal EPDR's and work closely with Aftersales and regional teams to ensure the correct service levels are maintained.
Lead daily / weekly operational reviews with clear minuted output.
Own and report operational metrics weekly to demonstrate performance adherence.
Manage loading trials of new products & process and feedback into NML process to ensure outbound operations catered for within the launch process.
Manage costs to budget, PCR coverage and invoices processing in a timely manner.
Own processes which cover Outbound Logistics (both AML and Logistics provider) with a CI mindset.
Support sustainability.

Key Performance Indicators:

Accident / near miss measure
Transit lead times
On Time In Full
Transit damage & claim recovery
Cost per unit and budget performance

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

Experience with Outbound Logistics including import / export knowledge, ideally in the automotive industry.
Highly numerical person with great attention to detail.
An awareness of Aston Martin Production System / Lean Manufacturing would be an advantage but not essential.
Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, together with the ability to work accurately and efficiently, taking resourceful action during periods of considerable pressure.
High degree of MS Office knowledge is essential (with emphasis on Excel).
Degree or Higher diploma qualified or equivalent preferable.

Belong at Aston Martin

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.