Planning & Logistics Manager

Location Harrogate
Discipline: Agriculture, Farming, Pet, Vet & Animal Health
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££30000 - £35000 per annum
Contact name: Maria Ledbury

Contact email: Maria@agriFJ.co.uk
Job ref: 15276 ML_1638273064
Published: over 2 years ago
Client: Agricultural and Farming Jobs

Job Title: Planning & Logistics Manager

Vacancy Ref: 15276 ML

Location of the Job: Harrogate

The Company: With five generations of experience behind us, we pride ourselves as experts in bringing premium raw materials to both domestic and international pet food industries. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Planning & Logistics Manager to join our growing team in Harrogate.

The ideal individual will have at least 1-year minimum experience in a similar role, be highly organised and have a proven track record in delivering exceptional levels of customer service. The role will be reporting directly to the Trading Manager. The main duties will be

The Job Role Overview:

  • Planning product schedules to ensure the minimum stock holding of each product is on hand to meet sales demand
  • Ensure all raw material components are always available to satisfy purchases
  • Liaising with other team members to ensure all raw material lead times are sufficient and can meet delivery times.
  • Arranging transport of raw materials
  • Working knowledge systems to optimise production planning
  • Building and optimising third party relationships, particularly with hauliers and receiving warehouses

Personal specification

  • Proficiency in the Microsoft packages including Teams as well as strong Excel skills.
  • At least 1-year minimum experience in a similar role
  • Organised, with good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to coordinate closely with stakeholders and put in place processes and procedures as part of continual improvement
  • A positive, can-do attitude

Salary package

£30- £35K DOE

How to apply: Please click on the apply now button.

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