Overview
We're supporting a leading manufacturing business in the appointment of a Material Planning & Logistics Manager to join their site leadership team. This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end logistics function — from inbound material flow and production planning through to dispatch and customer delivery. The position plays a key part in ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and on-time performance across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead master production scheduling and align with customer demand forecasts.
- Manage production planning to support manufacturing requirements.
- Oversee supplier scheduling and control freight spend, including 3PL providers.
- Take ownership of raw material stores, goods‑in, and line‑side material supply.
- Ensure stock accuracy through cycle counting and KPI delivery.
- Manage and maintain SAP master data and MRP systems.
- Oversee material handling equipment (MHE) usage and maintenance.
- Control and optimise material flow from supplier through to customer delivery.
- Monitor and report on key metrics including:
- On‑time delivery
- Inventory levels
- Forecast accuracy
- Freight costs
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Kanban).
- Ensure compliance with quality systems, audits, and environmental standards.
- Manage and develop a team of 12 (60+ indirect).
- Support new product introduction (NPI) from a logistics perspective.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure effective communication and workflow.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience leading a logistics or supply chain function in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Experience managing freight, suppliers, and 3PL providers.
- Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles (Kanban, Kaizen, CI).
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
- Experience operating within regulated environments (e.g. ISO/IATF standards).
- Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Confident leader with the ability to drive performance and develop teams.
Key Competencies
- Leadership & Team Development – motivates, engages, and drives accountability.
- Results‑Driven – focused on KPI delivery and operational performance.
- Problem Solving – structured, data‑led decision making.
- Collaboration – strong communicator across functions.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset – always looking to optimise processes.
Why Apply
This is a high‑impact role within a complex manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to shape logistics strategy, improve operational performance, and play a key role in site leadership.
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We’re supporting a leading manufacturing business in the appointment of a Material Planning & Logistics Manager to join their site leadership team. This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end logistics function — from inbound material flow and production planning through to dispatch and customer delivery. The position plays a key part in ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and on-time performance across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead master production scheduling and align with customer demand forecasts.
- Manage production planning to support manufacturing requirements.
- Oversee supplier scheduling and control freight spend, including 3PL providers.
- Take ownership of raw material stores, goods‑in, and line‑side material supply.
- Ensure stock accuracy through cycle counting and KPI delivery.
- Manage and maintain SAP master data and MRP systems.
- Oversee material handling equipment (MHE) usage and maintenance.
- Control and optimise material flow from supplier through to customer delivery.
- Monitor and report on key metrics including:
- On‑time delivery
- Inventory levels
- Forecast accuracy
- Freight costs
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Kanban).
- Ensure compliance with quality systems, audits, and environmental standards.
- Manage and develop a team of 12 (60+ indirect).
- Support new product introduction (NPI) from a logistics perspective.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure effective communication and workflow.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience leading a logistics or supply chain function in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Experience managing freight, suppliers, and 3PL providers.
- Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles (Kanban, Kaizen, CI).
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
- Experience operating within regulated environments (e.g. ISO/IATF standards).
- Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Confident leader with the ability to drive performance and develop teams.
Key Competencies
- Leadership & Team Development – motivates, engages, and drives accountability.
- Results‑Driven – focused on KPI delivery and operational performance.
- Problem Solving – structured, data‑led decision making.
- Collaboration – strong communicator across functions.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset – always looking to optimise processes.
Why Apply
This is a high‑impact role within a complex manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to shape logistics strategy, improve operational performance, and play a key role in site leadership.
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