Materials Planning And Logistics Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Materials Planning and Logistics manager to oversee the planning at a well established engineering facility in Wolverhampton. Develop, implement, and maintain material requirement planning systems to meet production requirements.

Duties of the role will involve:

• Forecast demand to determine both short and long-term material needs.
• Create press-shop and assembly production plans based against customer schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust based on demand and supply changes.
• Oversee warehousing operations, ensuring efficient storage and fast retrieval of materials.
• Manage transportation of materials to and from locations, ensuring timely deliveries while minimizing costs.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Implement lean methodologies to optimise supply chain processes.
• Drive projects to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular reports on material and Logistics performance.

Requirements and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in material planning, logistics, or a related field, with 3 years in a managerial position.
• Introducing WMS.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/SAP or relevant systems and software.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory guidelines and standards in logistics and transportation

Details:

• Salary: 45k per annum
• Working Hours: 7:30am-16:00pm
• Friday 7.30am-12.00pm
• Location: Wolverhampton (WV11)
• Duration: Permanent

25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension + Comprehensive Training + Potential Career Progression + overtime and bonus.

For any further detail please contact the office on (phone number removed) and ask for Danni or Jayden