Logistics Manager - Automotive Parts Manufacturer - Worcester (889701)

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Logistics Manager - Automotive Parts Manufacturer
Worcester, Worcestershire, England

Logistics Manager with experience of high volume is required for a large European Parts Manufacturer and Exporter.

The main responsibilities will be to guarantee best in class service rate to the customers in the UK and ROI with optimized inventory
at the lowest cost level, through the administration and control of the information and physical flows, and continuous optimization of the processes
and resources through VPS tools, and also to manage the contract of all logistic subcontracted suppliers.

To develop and implement supply and logistic plans, schedules, budgets, procedures and standards according to Group Directives as
well as being responsible for managing and optimising of all logistics activities including: co-operation with suppliers, transportation and
distribution, procurement, inventory control and warehouse management.

Supply Chain

Build and manage domestic distribution flows to guarantee the demand for services in line with the specificities of the UK market – next
day delivery, customer collect, express delivery, weekly order customers, retail and e-commerce customers

Manage the logistics service contract with suppliers to ensure optimum level of service

Stock Management

Animation of Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) within the Division including Demand Planning (DP).

Control of Master Production Scheduling (MPS) in co-ordination with SIOP Manager and Central Procurement Team in Paris.

Participate in Product Life Cycle (PLC), developing action plans for non-useful stock and depreciation reduction in co-ordination
with Marketing, Sales and Finance.

VPS Management

Manage the action plan to improve the processes in order to achieve Branch targets in Quality, Costs and delivery performance take into
account V5000 road maps.

Implement and manage all tools and methods required SIOP/MPS/MRP, VPS Foundations, Auto-Quality, Just-In-Time and Kaizen

Team Management

Manage the team of VPS Engineers, Supply Chain Co-Ordinators and Warehouse Manager. Indirectly responsible for warehouse
operator, team of around 20. Ensure team flexibility and improvement of professional competencies across the supply chain function.

Work closely with Central Procurement Team

The successful applicant will need to be based in or be prepared to relocate to the Midlands area, the role will also include a small
amount of travel including Europe, therefore, you must be able and willing to travel at short notice. The package is very competitive with a salary of £50Kcirca

To discuss this role further please contact Joe Wadman on 01268 889263 / 07891 491269 or email your details and requirements to
joe.wadman@jonlee.co.uk. Alternatively visit our website www.jonlee.co.uk to view all our current vacancies.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.