Full job descriptionBaltic 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).