Logistics Manager (FTC)

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a global leader in cutting-edge automotive electronics manufacturing with the appointment of an experienced Logistics Manager to join their team on a fixed-term contract.

Overall Purpose:

• Reporting to the Plant Director the logistics manager will define, operate and expand the Logistics concepts and processes, to optimise performance and meet the quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Ensure health safety objectives are met.
• Manage the resources to meet all the strategic objectives in the plan.
• To keep abreast of logistics technology and apply improvements for the reliable and cost-effective running of the function.

Key Duties:

• Supervision and control of material and SAP warehouse management.
• The analysis and improvement of all internal plant Logistics processes.
• Maintenance of strong 5s disciplines.
• Planning and management of Logistics resource.
• To analyse root cause of supplier shortages and report to management meeting lessons learnt for future APQP.
• Create and implement schedules for maximum manufacturing effectiveness and least cost of stockholding.
• Review Customer production plans and liaise cross functionally on receipt of updates.
• Create and maintain appropriate measures of supplier delivery performance and implement improvements.
• Develop a strong relationship with the customer MP&L Team including regular reviews.
• To maintain discipline in the area of control.
• The job holder is expected to approach the job in a flexible and progressive manner and undertake those tasks necessary to develop the department and its function in meeting the Company's present and future needs.
• As a member of the Management Committee, to contribute to the formulation of the Company's strategy and business plans.
• To control, counsel, guide and develop all subordinates to realise their full potential and make an effective contribution to the operation of the business.
• To assist in the preparation of budgets and the setting of operating targets and to operate within agreed budget limits.
• Preparation and presentation of concise progress reports to senior management and customers.
• To maintain discipline within the area of control.
• To do everything possible to create a climate for and promote good industrial relations.
• Ensure all statutory and in-house requirements are observed within the job holders area of control and in accordance with the company's Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
• To carry out appraisals, at least annually, on the performance of department members.
• Any other reasonable request the company asks of you.

Key Requirements:

• 5 years vocational experience.
• HNC/Degree qualified or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in automotive logistics is essential.
• Supervisory experience of multiple reports.
• SAP.
• Managing and developing suppliers.
• Managing customer relationships.

The Package:

• Extremely competitive salary on offer, depending on experience.
• Initial 3 month FTC, with potential to be extended.
• Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-4:30pm, Friday 8:00AM-1:00PM.
• On site parking
• 27 days holiday (Pro-rata).