Sr Logistics Planner

Job Title

Sr Logistics Planner

Requisition

JR000014022 Sr Logistics Planner (Open)

Location

Chesterfield, UK - GBR001

Additional Locations

Chesterfield

**Job Description**:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
An active participant in the business Sales and Operations Planning process (S&OP) collaborating and coordinating cross functionally with the commercial and financial organisations to align supply and demand requirements to increase product and service differentiation, cost reduction and profitability.

Utilize the business systems for replenishment planning for EMEA warehouses inventory planning and processes and the external distribution center operations to meet internal and external customer requirements.

Coordinate information and allocate stock to orders that maintain inventory levels and meet customer requirements within agreed business terms: FEFO, lot sizes, special agreements, forecast, target inventory, lead times and warehouse resources.

Utilize strong analytical and software skills to gather, report, present and respond to data.

Maintain accurate inventory control and stock records through analysis of stock records, cycle counts and physical stock audits performed internally and externally.

Ensure system operational efficiency and effectiveness targets are met and reported: KPIs, performance management.

Support the management and supplier quality and compliance to GDP requirements of the EMEA warehouses, freight and freight payment suppliers through SOPs, performance KPIs, reporting, audit of data & records, process reviews, review meetings and participation in RFQs.

Work closely with QA to manage and measure supplier incidents, deviations and complaints following the internal QMS system.

Utilise strong communication skills and relationships with key stakeholders throughout the business: logistics, planning, sales and marketing, manufacturing, quality, DC Centers, transportation.

Recommend continuous improvement opportunities, solutions and suggestions that create value to the business and support excellent service to internal and external customers.

To be actively involved in projects for continuous improvement, cost savings, problem solving and development. Create value to the business, look to best practices, develop systems and processes, improve productivity, and support excellent service to internal and external customers.

Provide cover for absence within capabilities and authorisation and to assist other team members with workload imbalance or critical tasks.

To perform other duties or responsibilities identified as pertinent to the job or company.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Higher education in Logistics, Supply Chain or Business with graduate level preferred.
- Strong computer skills in the latest MS Office suite including data analysis tools.

Experience
- 3+ years professional experience
- Previous planning and inventory management experience
- Knowledge of distribution, logistics, warehousing and international transportation in a highly regulated industry.
- Experience in meeting KPIs and deadlines in a highly competitive international business environment.
- Experience in coordinating and analysing budgets and forecasts.
- Experience in data analysis, reporting and presentation
- Experience of working in a highly regulated environment.
- Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma concepts
- Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and good business judgement.

Skills/Competencies
- Action Oriented - energised by working hard in a challenging and dynamic business environment.
- Customer Focused - is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Establishes and maintains effective relationships and gains trust and respect.
- Decision Quality - can make good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement.
- Building effective teams - flexibility and adaptable within a small Logistics team covering a large variety of functions.
- Standing Alone - Takes on responsibility, relishes tough assignments and can be counted on when times are tough.
- Effective communicator, both articulate & verbally presentable.
- Good interpersonal skills with an ability to achieve results through influencing others and maintaining strong links with other departments.
- Self-starter, possesses flexibility and ability to work under pressure in a fast-changing environment.
- Positive attitude, team player with a high level of initiative, energy and enthusiasm

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS:
Site Leadership Team

All Employees

Internal business partners in Commercial, Finance, Quality, Global Supply Chain & Distribution Centers.

External business partners in freight supply & 3rd party distribution

Normal working hours Monday - Friday day shifts

Occasional requirements to work outside normal hours and weekends.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being p