Logistics Operations Manager

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join ROCKWOOL UKs busy Logistics team, as we are currently looking to appoint a Logistics Operations Manager.Job Purpose & Scope Focus on the management of the Warehouse and Cold End Stores teams to deliver effective use of New Logistics Centre (NLC) and day to day delivery of our customer service. Responsible for ensuring the right products are delivered to the right location on time, to the quality required and in the most cost-effective way. Oversees the distribution and transportation of goods from the manufacturer to the consumer.Key Result Areas• Safety of employees• Meeting our customer service OTIF and quality• Warehouse Efficiency and stock control• Cost of service measurementKey Responsibilities & Job Content• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance• Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements• Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs• Responsible for Fork Lift Truck (FLT) and Shunting Management for whole site• Recommend optimal transport modes, routes or frequency• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or customer issues• Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results to others• Ensure support services in place to ensure minimum downtime and the maximum reliable operating lifespan of ROCKWOOL’s conveyor systems• Assess and make recommendations for logistics processes in potential new facilities or plants and advise of cost implications and efficiency. Management of existing external storage• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation opportunities• Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with the help of direct reports• Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records are in agreement• Keep track of slow moving and obsolete stock• Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics process• Interpret trends and analyse and review data. Provide meaningful logistics data to others in the organisation to aid customer service and cost improvements• Ensure IT systems in place are effective, maintained and accurate• Ensure metrics, reports, and process documentation is availablePeople Management• Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports• Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required• Ensure that all functions under supervision operate in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors• Relationship Management• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all connected with the logistics process• Ensure all completed orders are dispatched on time• Ensure products are shipped appropriately to ensure quality of goods during transportation• Take control of packaging and provide appropriate, cost effective, high quality solutions• Take responsibility for accuracy of labelling to ensure correct parts/finished assemblies reach correct customers at the correct time• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations/customs regulations and legal and health and safety requirements• Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and change process. Ensure effective logistics implementation takes place relating to the changesEnvironmental• Conduct or review environmental audits for logistics activities to ensure processes are as environmentally friendly as possible• Review opportunities to be as environmentally friendly as possibleThis is what you offer:• Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred• Prior experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function, with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures• High degree of knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing and automotive processes and components and of supply chain management• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including knowledge and understanding of specialist systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Bill of Material (BOM) and customer data systems• Customer focussedThis is what we offer:• Competitive salary• 30 days’ annual leave• Pension• Private medical insurance & Cashback healthcare schemeInterestedWould you also be proud to enrich society like we do Apply now to join us improving modern living conditions for millions of people worldwide.Closing date: 5 February 2021 Required skills

Logistics Management

Stock Management

Supply Chain

Transportation

Warehouse Management

Keyskills :
Logistics Management Stock Management Supply Chain Transptation Warehouse Management