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Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a global pharmaceutical organisation in the recruitment of a Senior Logistics Planner.
As Senior Logistics Planner you will manage the inventory planning process, external distribution centres, freight suppliers and freight payment supplier to ensure smooth, effective, and compliant logistics operations. Provide data to support business decisions and presentations along with the analysis and monitoring of spending, performance, KPIs and data.
Key responsibilities include;
- Being an active participant in the business Sales and Operations Planning process (S&OP) collaborating and coordinating cross functionally with the commercial and financial organisations to align supply and demand requirements to increase product and service differentiation, cost reduction and profitability.
- Utilising business systems for replenishment planning for EMEA warehouses inventory planning and processes, and the external distribution center operations to meet internal and external customer requirements.
- Coordinate information and allocate stock to orders that maintain inventory levels and meet customer requirements within agreed business terms.
- Maintain accurate inventory control and stock records through analysis of stock records, cycle counts and physical stock audits performed internally and externally.
- Ensure system operational efficiency and effectiveness targets are met and reported: KPIs, performance management.
- Support the management and supplier quality and compliance to GDP requirements of the EMEA warehouses, freight and freight payment suppliers through SOPs, performance KPIs, reporting, audit of data & records, process reviews and review meetings.
- Utilise strong communication skills and relationships with key stakeholders throughout the business: logistics, planning, sales and marketing, manufacturing, quality, DC Centers, transportation.
- Recommend continuous improvement opportunities, solutions and suggestions that create value to the business and support excellent service to internal and external customers.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Higher education in Logistics, Supply Chain or Business with graduate level preferred.
- Strong computer skills in the latest MS Office suite including data analysis tools.
- Strong analytical and software skills to gather, report, present and respond to data.
- 3+ years industry experience
- Previous planning and inventory management experience
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