Our client, part of global multinational, is a leading food waste recycling company committed to collection and conversion services. Their expertise lies in recycling edible oils and food fats for a diverse range of end user industry sectors including biofuels and energy generation. As the company's Supply Chain Logistics Planner, your main responsibility will be providing a comprehensive logistics Plan for the Supply Chain Department. However, you will also assist other departments where necessary.
THE ROLE:
Prepare a robust weekly logistics plan in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Prepare comprehensive, accurate and timely information for both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the company remains compliant at all times. Report any breaches to the fleet Manager in a timely and appropriate manner: providing all potential options/solutions at that time.
Coordinate with drivers to allocate collections/deliveries in accordance with WTD/Drivers hours rules. Preparing daily pa.
Customer and supplier liaison to help plan the weekly requirements and ensure optimum efficiency of the fleet.
Booking of Third-Party haulage (where required) to achieve plans in support of internal and external stakeholders, whilst actively ensuring costs are monitored and kept to a minimum.
Work with all other internal departments to effectively handle complaints, events, non-conformances and ensure support plans are in place to maintain long-term supplier/customer relationships.
Monitor and deal with general correspondence and e-mails from customers and suppliers to ensure their needs are met and, where possible, exceeded.
Manage imports and exports of product on occasion, coordinating haulage and preparing relevant paperwork as required.
Work closely with production team and Supply Chain Manager to manage material flow in/out.
Support implementation and development of systems to help continuous improvement throughout the logistics operation.
Ensure all your appraisal paperwork is completed in accordance with guidelines and that you maintain personal responsibility for your own personal development, including any continuous professional development your role demands.
THE CANDIDATE:
You will enjoy a busy hands on role where you will utilise your current skills and experience whilst developing new ones. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.