Logistics Manager
Location:
Gestamp West Midlands, GB, Gestamp We
Date:
Apr 15, 2024
Role Summary
Logistics related customer interface, planning - Internal and Supplier, internal storage and conveyance, Despatch, Logistics related customer and
Business systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop annual budget, promote cost reduction and waste elimination actions along with adherence to budget within department
- To ensure adherence to customer related systems and audits, apply updates to relevant areas of change and development
- To understand and drive the Corporate quality philosophy and support its application within Gestamp, our suppliers and for the customers
- Ensure delivery standards / expectations are understood for each customer (internal and external) and effectively communicated throughout Gestamp
- Ensure an efficient and high standard of customer service through, storage, order picking / packing, maintenance and security of storage, conveyancing and related equipment.
- To work with Industrial / Continuous Improvement Engineering to support productivity improvements and management activities.
- To maintain a framework of improvement activity to support the implementation of cost reduction ideas and elimination of non-value added production activities.
- Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times and transport costs
- Business, SAP and Customer systems compliance and maintenance relevant to area of control.
- Proactively ensure all activities are in compliance with company HSE standards at all times.
- Proactively lead the development of efficient HSE systems with your area.
- Manage Team performance via regular performance reviews, coaching, disciplinary and grievance, support develop training plans and ensure they are resourced.
- Achieve annual department personal goals and objectives.
- Contribute to your own self development to ensure your knowledge is at an appropriate level
Key Qualifications
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
- Prior experience of working in logistics / supply chain / transportation function within the automotive or manufacturing environment with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures
- Leading the expediting of materials and planning the team to ensure the right material arrives at the right time efficiently and safely.
- Lead by example in demonstrating the company values; integrity, respect, improvement, supporting others and encouragement. A passion and ability to develop their department and team to maximise performance, engagement and potential.
Knowledge and Education
- Experience within a MP&L Supervisory environment, encompassing customer / supplier communications relevant to planning, material handling and delivery
- Business and customer systems experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of MRP systems (preferably SAP)
- Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including knowledge and understanding of specialist systems - business SAP, customer, etc.
- Ability to analyse and manipulate technical and complex data and provide meaningful information
Additional Information
- Must be able to work onsite from our Wolverhampton facility