Planning & Logistics Supervisor

The Planning & Logistics Supervisor is responsible for management of the Logistics & Planning team, ensuring all activities are performed in an accurate & timely manner in order to deliver functional and business objectives.

Client Details

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation within the FMCG industry. Operating as a mid-sized company, they focus on delivering high-quality products and services to their clients.

Description

The Planning & Logistics Supervisor will:

• Plan and schedule weekly/daily workload for all operating divisions, ensuring all customer requirements and daily outputs are delivered in full.
• Utilise routing and scheduling software to optimise efficiency for the fleet.
• Manage all activities associated with returnable transit packaging.
• Strategic planning to support S&OP process and forward planning to manage changes in business needs.
• Produce cost effective, service driven plans to agreed KPIs.
• Allocate optimum route to market, based on best cost to serve e.g. own fleet, haulier, parcel etc.
• Plan resources (drivers, vehicles and trailers) to effectively meet fluctuations in demand.
• Manage staff training requirements and arrange training course attendance.
• Compile and communicate daily, weekly & monthly performance reports.
• Ensure H&S is the number one priority and safe practices are upheld by all.
• Support internal audits and implement corrective actions.
• Leadership responsibility for the Planning & Logistics team.
• Daily dialog with Operations & Logistics to support co-ordination of onsite operations and delivery of the plan.
• Supervise activities to ensure that each task is being performed correctly in a timely manner.
• Identify and communicate any training requirements / opportunities.
• Manage relationships and service levels with 3rd party logistics providers.
• Propose improvements to ensure continual efficiency improvement, waste reduction and service improvements.
• Review & develop SOPs to ensure all activities are adequately recorded.
• Gather and employ data to improve performance and eliminate faults/errors.

Profile

The successful Planning & Logistics Supervisor should have:

• Experience in logistics or supply chain management within the FMCG industry.
• Experience in a multi drop logistics environment.
• Fast moving operational planning
• Working knowledge of transport and logistic systems
• Team supervisory experience
• Route planning & scheduling software packages
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Software & ERP systemsExcellent communication skills with ability to work across internal functions, customers & external providers

Job Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 plus benefits
• Fixed-term contract until March 2027, offering job security.
• 40-hour work week.
• Able to start on short notice.
• Opportunity to work in a reputable FMCG company in Northallerton.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Planning & Logistics Supervisor, we encourage you to apply ASAP.