Logistics and Supply Chain Strategist

7 hours ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Safran Full time

About the Role

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As a Logistics and Supply Chain Strategist at Safran Seats, you will be responsible for defining and executing the warehousing and transport strategy across our UK business. This is an exciting opportunity to build a robust, cost-efficient, and service-oriented logistics operation that meets the needs of our internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

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  2. Establish a safety-first culture within the Logistics team, ensuring H&S compliance across all areas, including risk assessment, equipment maintenance, documented safe operating procedures, safe manual handling, and FLT standards.
  3. Develop engagement and empowerment within the Logistics team through upskilling, role clarity, and performance expectations.
  4. Oversee warehouse functions to deliver business targets, define relevant measures, and ensure business and functional KPIs are met.
  5. Lead the Logistics QRQC process, addressing tactical issues efficiently and resolving complex problems in a timely manner.
  6. Analyze load and capacity forecasts for the Logistics department, ensuring sufficient resources are provided to meet daily volume targets.
  7. Develop the Logistics budget, monitoring forecasted spend, deviations, and mitigations.
  8. Account manage preferred freight providers.
  9. Support the future plans of SSGB, ensuring the logistics operation is scalable, fit for purpose, and meets customer expectations during ramp-up.
  10. Own inventory accuracy, management, and optimization, defining and implementing annual and continuous counting strategies.
  11. Develop internal and external process flows for logistics, focusing on optimal performance and alignment with customer needs, considering digital innovations to improve efficiencies in service and cost.
  12. Manage and lead a culture of Continuous Improvement, working closely with the CI team to drive transformation.
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About the Team

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Our team is committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

Location

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Unit 1 & 2, Celtic Way, Imperial Park, NP10 8BE Newport, Wales, UK.

We estimate the salary for this position to be around £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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