The Head of Logistics at Safran Seats will be responsible for defining and executing the transport and warehousing strategy across the Safran Seats GB business building a robust, cost efficient and service oriented logistics
operation.
Client Details
My client is a leading player in the Aviation Engineering/Manufacturing sector. With a global footprint and a workforce of several thousand, they are well-established and respected for their commitment to innovation and quality. Located in South Wales, they maintain a strong presence and play a significant role in their industry.
Description
Member of the Supply Chain leadership team
Managing a team of 5 process leads across the two sites in Cwmbran and Newport
overseeing the operation across the key process areas of Goods In, Kitting, Aftermarket
Dispatch, Manufacturing Unit Stores and Final Assembly Line Dispatch
Responsibility for all Inventory Management processes across stores areas
Budget oversight for transport and packaging spent of > 750k GBP
Key responsibilities:-
- Establish safety first culture within the Logistics team, responsible for H & S compliance for areas
such as risk assessment, equipment maintenance, documented safe operating procedure, safe
manual handling
- Developing engagement and empowerment at all levels within the Logistics team enabled
through the build of skills within the team. Providing pace-setting leadership, encouraging
boldness and ambition in our areas, ensuring there is clarity of role responsibility and
performance expectations
- Oversee all warehouse functions to ensure business and functional KPI's are met
- Develop the Logistics budget, monitor and reporting regularly on forecasted spend, deviations
and mitigations. Account management for preferred freight providers.
- Develop effective internal and external relationships, ensuring timely communication and a
customer focus which meets the customers' needs and develop effective logistics structures
- Required to support the future plans of SSGB ensure logistics operation is both scalable, fit for
purpose and able to meet customer expectations.
- Accountable for inventory accuracy and optimisation, defining and implementing the appropriate
annual and continuous counting strategy.
C2 - Confidential
- Develop internal and external process flows for logistics ensuring optimal performance and
alignment to customer needs
- Ownership and development of Stores and Logistics BMS processes and works instructions and
review utilisation of ERP system and analytics tools.
- Manage and lead a culture of Continuous Improvements.
Profile
- Working knowledge of logistics processes across warehouse management and transport planning including management of performance metrics
- Demonstrable knowledge of MRP
- Experience managing a 3PL contract
- APICS / CPIM or equivalent Desirable
- Ability to lead and develop a team through coaching and authentic leadership
- Ability to communicate across all levels
- Ability to build good working relationships across department and with supplier & customer representatives
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial concepts combined with a continuous improvement mindset
- Understanding of Quality processes in Aviation /Aerospace
Job Offer
- Competitive salary
- 15% bonus
- Generous Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- On site Parking
- On Site canteen
- Employee discount schemes
- Early finish on a Friday
- Christmas savings scheme