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Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist

Contechs

Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist

£58240

Contechs, Welton, Northamptonshire

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 1 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 205d6778df004da8b3a79e9334b33c93

Full Job Description

  • The Clients' Trading Division is a unique team within the business that has a core function to buy, move and sell products around the world in support of the Clients' global manufacturing activities.

  • The Trading Division Imports function enables the business to import Chinese & Indian produced components for use in our UK and European manufacturing facilities.

  • As an Imports Outbound Analyst, you'll be the daily point of contact for the Clients' plants.

  • You'll ensure all plant deliverables are managed and parts are shipped to the Clients' plant or Deconsolidation Centres on time, in full and within targets.

  • The role will also involve supporting the contract management of service providers.

  • This is a customer-facing role primarily responsible for managing the relationship with TD Imports customers.

  • The outbound team oversees the operations process and is critical to facilitating a seamless handoff of customer demand through the E2E process as enabler to an efficient outbound process through accurate control and data alignment.

  • The positions requires knowledge of both inbound, outbound, customer and central TD processes and a large degree of interaction with all teams in both daily operations, Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Complete shipping and SAP tasks required to achieve 100% on time and in full delivery of parts supply to all 12 UK & EU customers.

  • Ensure accuracy and adherence to schedule releases, shipping and export standards Monitor/ Control and Reporting of parts stocks and shipping status in line with Schedule parameters - Time and Quality and escalate issues transparently where appropriate

  • Work on the Pre-production volume requirements and parts run-outs, including management of New Parts for Model Year and Running Change requirements

  • Maintain contact with customers and freight forwarders, optimising trailer utilisation and monitoring dock adherence Resolve SAP IDOC's failures related to Operations issues

  • Support the Outbound premium freight process

  • Liaison with cross-functional teams to ensure the stock levels are maintained at the correct level to maintain production when parts issues are identified

    SAP Knowledge & able to use

  • Strong analytical and MS Excel Skills

  • Ability to quickly understand and challenge Logistics processes, Previous experience in Material Planning / Logistics, preferably from within Motor Manufacturing / FMCG or Supply Base Industry

  • Experience and/or knowledge of working with SAP is an advantage

  • Experience of Customer Relationship Management

  • Understanding of Manufacturing production methods desirable

  • Good problem solving techniques and understanding of lean manufacturing principals

  • Good understanding of production processes

  • Ability to quickly understand and challenge Logistics processes ERP Systems knowledge (SAP / CMMS3 / other)

  • Strong analytical and MS Excel Skills

  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

  • Ability to demonstrate problem solving ability/techniques and benefit contribution