Logistics And Planning Specialist

Logistics and Planning Specialist

Duration: 12 month Contract

Location:
Birmingham

Division:
Import & Export Operations - Trading Division Special Operations

• Trading Division (TD) is an area within the new Supply Chain division which supports the development of new and existing markets through the construction of global supply chain networks, supplying products for vehicles built in the UK and overseas.
• Trading Division has a key role to play to ensure that the Client reinforces itself as a truly global company.
• This role is primarily responsible for supporting the delivery of new vehicle programme launches across the global business, supplying parts for pre-production builds.

• Support the end to end supply of component parts to support new vehicle programme pre-production builds in manufacturing facilities both in the UK and overseas.
• Understanding customer requirements
• Customer quotations
• Raising orders
• Supporting the Release & Follow up team
• Work with the customer and our logistics partner Syncreon to manage outbound shipments
• Manage stakeholders across all key internal TD functions:
  Supply Chain Management, Import/Exports Operations, Account Management, Finance plus external departments including customer programme teams, Plant MP&L and 3PLs to ensure material and programme requirements are fulfilled on time in full.
• Track and monitor order status and provide regular updates to customers.
• Create metrics.
• Undertake any other work as directed by the line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Good numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proven track record in successful stakeholder management and working at pace

• Previous experience in supply chain planning and logistics
• Systems experience/knowledge (particularly SAP)
• Experience of Project Management

• Resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, able to deliver under pressure whilst embracing new challenges within a complex, highly demanding environment.
• A results driven individual who demonstrates drive, tenacity and perseverance
• An effective team player, who actively supports team members.

• An individual with a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way
• Commercially astute with an ability to understand the business function that this role supports
• Ability to combine short term pragmatic focus with longer term planning