Productive People was founded in 2014 in partnership with 2 of the UK's leading recruitment consultancies providing contract, retained and permanent recruitment solutions to the global market place. Productive People specialises in supplying the most productive people available in all major economic sectors. The pun is deliberate The core business objective of Productive People is to be the best at providing the best. With our internationally competitive management team, and our small team of well trained staff, this is not just an objective, but an attainable goal.
Our client is the largest manufacturer of building materials in the world, with presence in over 90 countries.
POSITION : Logistics Planning Manager
Job description
SUMMARY OF THE JOB:
Analytical and actionable Liaison between Plant and Logistics Operations. Develop a margin optimized demand & supply plan. Develop and implement costing and routing models for existing and prospective customers. Create planning metrics. Analyze transportation and distribution methods and processes for optimal delivery of customer freight that meets established service and cost requirements. Leverage IT solutions to schedule and coordinate the distribution of cement in the most economically advantageous manner based on transport mode and operating capabilities
The performance in this role will help build a strong network between the plants, transporters, and distribution centers and customers sites needed for a sustainable competitive advantage.
MAIN ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Job Responsibilities
Plan master production /distribution schedule with production team/distribution team of each plant
Develop/ Implement and continuous review of costing and routing models for customers to maximize profitability.
Lead Logistics systems/processes projects (TMS,CDS,DMS,IVMS, EFIS) to improve efficiency, speed, quality of transportation services and overall cost to serve
Lead efficiency across the entire Logistics pipeline by monitoring delays and work with relevant stakeholders to address
Develop/implement supply chain risk management and contingency plan
Manage Rail distribution development projects
Cross Functional: Plant , Sales , Finance teams
Desired Skills and Experience
Business oriented and customer focus
Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, sales forecasting, advanced planning system
Ability to identify process improvements, managing change and delivering quantifiable improvements
Highly computer literate (MS office) with experience in using an ERP system (eg. JDE or SAP),
Thinking and analytical skills
Good supervisory and people management skills
Organizing and planning skills
Negotiation skills
Good communication and influencing skills
Interpersonal skills
BS in Supply chain, Engineering or BA
At least 3 years’ experience in Distribution planning
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