Logistics And Supply Chain Planner

Logistics and Supply Chain Planner

Telford

15 Month Fixed term contract

Competitive + Benefits

Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week

We are working with a successful automotive manufacturing supplier to recruit a Logistics & Supply Chain Planner on a 15-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Logistics Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Materials Planner or Production Planner to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting major OEM customers. The role will focus on customer demand planning, inventory management, production planning, supplier performance, EDI management, KPI reporting and supply chain analysis, ensuring the efficient flow of materials and on-time delivery performance.

This is a highly visible, customer-facing position requiring strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Managing customer schedules, forecasts and EDI requirements, responding to changing demand and production requirements
• Creating and maintaining production plans to support customer delivery schedules and operational efficiency
• Analysing supply chain, logistics, inventory and customer data to identify risks, trends and improvement opportunities
• Monitoring and reporting on KPIs including OTIF, inventory levels, supplier performance and service levels
• Managing inventory and materials availability to ensure continuity of supply and minimise excess stock
• Monitoring supplier performance and escalating supply chain risks where required
• Acting as the key customer contact for delivery performance, supply issues and demand changes
• Managing customer portals, notifications and performance-related queries
• Supporting logistics cost reduction, transport planning and continuous improvement activities
• Developing capacity and demand plans to identify potential supply constraints
• Working cross-functionally with Production, Purchasing, Logistics and Quality teams to prevent line stoppages and maintain customer satisfaction

• Logistics Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Planning, Production Control or Demand Planning within automotive manufacturing
• Essential experience gained within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive supplier environment
• Supporting OEM customers and managing customer-facing supply chain activities
• Data analysis, KPI reporting and supply chain performance management
• EDI systems, ERP/MRP systems, customer portals and demand scheduling processes
• Inventory management, materials control, forecasting and production planning
• Advanced Excel skills and strong IT capability
• Building effective relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Working within a fast-paced manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment
• Identifying and resolving supply chain, logistics and operational issues through proactive planning and analysis

Reference: AA27032