Logistics and Planning Specialist

Location: Minworth

Logistics and Planning Specialist

Based in Minworth (Birmingham)

12 Month Contract

£28.00 per hour - Inside IR35 (Umbrella Rate)

The Opportunity

Trading Division 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 in the UK and overseas.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

* 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

* Manage stakeholders across all key internal 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

● 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

Desirable:

● Previous experience in supply chain planning and logistics

● Systems experience/knowledge (particularly SAP)

● Experience of Project Management

Excellent Opportunity with immediate starts available