Planning and Logistics Manager

Job Purpose Role Description This role will be responsible for the Planning & scheduling teams and for the continued governance for master data management.

The purpose of the role is to provide strategic and operational management of the logistics function (mostly inbound with some outbound logistics).

Dimensions

• 9 Production Lines
• C. 200 Finished Goods SKU’s
• Primary Distribution budget value of £2.9M
• Annual Budgeted Production Volumes c. 11.4m cases
• Direct reports x 5
• Indirect reports x 36

Principal Responsibilities

• Effective leadership and efficient management of site warehouse spaces in support of manufacturing options.
• Understand and implement lean manufacturing work practices including 5s, AM, problem solving (including root cause analysis) to drive continuous improvement activity at site
• Liaise directly with MPS Planning to ensure that local planning meets the requirements of the fixed planning horizon and work directly with manufacturing operations to ensure the fixed horizon plan is optimised to support efficient production.
• Liaise directly with third party finished goods warehouse management to ensure the efficient shunting of finished goods.
• Responsible for setting and maintaining raw and packaging materials stock holding targets and availability to meet production demands and conduct regular stock takes.
• Minimise raw materials and packaging material write-offs
• Leadership of the local MES team to ensure operational master data is effectively maintained.
• Leadership of the drive for continuous improvement of site MES
• Liaise with site and group engineering to support planned maintenance and line upgrade shutdowns stock builds as required.
• Attend weekly “Stock and Sales” meetings and provide information relevant to forward crewing levels.
• Provide forecast information to key suppliers.
• Completion of monthly KPI reports and present data/reports to senior management as required.
• Assist in the preparation of and approve product costings.
• Assist in the annual Budgeting process and re-forecasts as required, control and management of department budget
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of SAP data and transactions for which the job holder is responsible.
• Management of blocked stock.
• Coordinate packaging material trials and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Lead, coach and ensure the Planning and Logistics team understand business needs and requirements.
• Be supportive, act with integrity, show enthusiasm and embrace openness
• To maintain product Food Safety, Legality, Integrity, Authenticity and Quality standards by ensuring all associated policies and procedures are adhered to.

General Responsibilities

• Understanding and implementation of lean manufacturing work practices including 5S, AM and problem solving (including root cause analysis), to drive continuous improvement activity throughout the site
• Have a detailed understanding of the Princes Performance System (PPS) and the Site Must Win Battle Plan
• Ensure all training for direct reports is documented using the appropriate skills matrix.
• You must exercise reasonable skill and care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work and you must not interfere with or obstruct anything provided in the interests of health and safety at work.
• The incumbent should demonstrate behaviours which are in line with the site values & help to improve the Quality, Safety & Environmental culture.
• Support the business in working towards delivering our ethical trading and human rights vision.
• When engaging with internal and external stakeholders (such as consumers, customers or suppliers) maximise any potential opportunities to communicate Princes’ ethical trade and human rights approach.

These are the key daily tasks, not a comprehensive list of all tasks undertaken by the job holder. Flexibility is required by the business & this will be agreed with the individual’s line manager

Role Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Experience Knowledge

• Solid Logistics/Warehouse background with specific experience of operating within an FMCG ideally within a unionised environment
• Experience in warehouse optimisation and setting strategy for site logistic operations
• Significant experience of production planning and materials scheduling
• Experience of a Manufacturing Execution System
• Experience working in matrix structures with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of managing and coaching teams to maximise performance
• Graduate or graduate calibre candidate

Skills

• Logical thinker, analytically skilled
• Good leadership skills
• Coaching, development and organisational Skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Works within the Company values

Benefits

• Cash Car Allowance
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off
• 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer
• Hybrid & Flexible Working - 4 Days in Office / 1 Day WFH
• Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days
• Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies
• Life Assurance Cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Learning & Development Opportunities

Country United Kingdom

Location Cardiff

Business Area Operations

Workplace Type Onsite

About Princes The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Benefits

• Cash Car Allowance
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off
• 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer
• Hybrid & Flexible Working - 4 Days in Office / 1 Day WFH
• Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days
• Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies
• Life Assurance Cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Learning & Development Opportunities