Logistics Co-Ordinator

Logistics Co-ordinator

As the Logistic Co-ordinator your Key Responsibilities will be:

Primarily responsible for the day to day management of existing and future manufacturing contracts, delivering Logistics Management activities and to ensure customer programmes are met in a timely manner
The Logistics Co-ordinator would typically report into a senior member of the Material Logistics Unit
Ensure the timely and cost effective provisioning of parts and internal services
Encompass areas of activity associated with supply chain management
Define and control the detailed manufacturing plan such that inventory and work-in progress are maintained at minimum levels consistent within a lean manufacturing facility
Provide written and verbal information on the status of the plan and achievements to date, using management reporting techniques
Tactically manage collaborative and preferred suppliers of bought out items, in order that material flows satisfy programme requirements whilst minimising stock levels
Attend and contribute to review meetings ie Integrated Production Teams (IPT's), Forward Planning Sessions, Supplier Reviews, Cross Functional Sessions
Assess the detailed implications of proposed task directives, new or amended orders, regarding their effect on inventory and programme
Define the planning tools ie SAP, Inventory Control, KPS and have the flexibility to use and develop new methods of working within a continually changing environment
Responsible for the movement of hardware through manufacturing process

Skills and Knowledge

The successful candidate must be results oriented and demonstrate an attention to detail and accuracy
Competencies such as resilience, influencing and interpersonal skills and customer focus are essential to the role
A good understanding of health and safety procedures necessary for safe functioning of a team and knowing the boundaries of the job and how to escalate to more senior levels is also necessary
Previous experience of logistics or an associated discipline in an engineering manufacturing workshop environment is a necessity
Knowledge of a purchasing/accounting system, preferably SAP, is required for this role
Computer proficiency in word processing, spread sheets and databases is also required

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