Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator Bolton 6mth initial contract £19.8 per hour limited.

Logistics Coordinator Role Purpose:

Candidates must have experience in an Aerospace or Automotive environment and preferably have experience of using SAP

The Logistics Co-ordinator will be primarily responsible for the day to day management of existing and future manufacturing contracts, delivering Logistics Management activities and to ensure customer programmes are met in a timely manner. The Logistics Co-ordinator would typically report into a senior member of the Material Logistics Unit.

Accountabilities
Ensure the timely and cost effective provisioning of parts and internal services
Encompass areas of activity associated with supply chain management
Define and control the detailed manufacturing plan such that inventory and work-in progress are maintained at minimum levels consistent within a lean manufacturing facility.
Provide written and verbal information on the status of the plan and achievements to date, using management reporting techniques.
Tactically manage collaborative and preferred suppliers of bought out items, in order that material flows satisfy programme requirements whilst minimising stock levels.
Attend and contribute to review meetings i.e. Integrated Production Teams (IPT’s), Forward Planning Sessions, Supplier Reviews, Cross Functional Sessions.

Assess the detailed implications of proposed task directives, new or amended orders, regarding their effect on inventory and programme.

Advise on manufacturing ‘Best Practice’ as part of a team, and actively take part in process improvement programmes.

Define the planning tools i.e. SAP, Inventory Control, KPS and have the flexibility to use and develop new methods of working within a continually changing environment.

Responsible for the movement of hardware through manufacturing process

Skills and Knowledge

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to take responsibility, results oriented and demonstrate an attention to detail and accuracy.

Competencies such as resilience, influencing and interpersonal skills and customer focus are essential to the role.

A good understanding of health and safety procedures necessary for safe functioning of a team and knowing the boundaries of the job and how to escalate to more senior levels is also necessary.

Previous experience of logistics or an associated discipline is essential
The willingness to learn, develop and apply knowledge is important to this role.

Computer proficiency in word processing, spread sheets and databases is required in this role.

Qualifications required:

* Educated to GCSE/’O’ Level standard – Minimum of English and Maths