Logistics Planning Specialist NEW

City, Birmingham
Expleo UK LTD

Do you have a background in Automotive Supply Chain or Logistics.

Expleo are seeking a highly organised and proactive Logistics Planning Specialist to support one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, across multiple prototype production build programmes. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of new vehicle programme launches across the global business, supplying parts for pre-production builds based in Birmingham on a Contract basis.

Key Responsibilities of the Logistics Planning Specialist include:

Support the end to end supply of component parts to support new vehicle programme pre-production builds in manufacturing facilities both in the UK and overseas
Understanding customer requirements
Customer quotations
Raising orders
Supporting the Release & Follow up team
Work with the customers and logistics partner to manage outbound shipments
Manage stakeholders across Supply Chain Management, Import/Exports Operations, Account Management, Finance plus external departments including customer programme teams, Plant MP&L and 3PLs
Track and monitor order status and provide regular updates to customers

Qualifications and skills required for the Logistics Planning Specialist include:

Experience managing a portfolio of suppliers, ideally within prototype parts
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Strong MS Excel skills
Good numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
Proven track record in successful stakeholder management
Previous experience in supply chain planning and logistics or warehouse operations
Systems experience/knowledge, ideally SAP
Experience of Project Management

PLEASE NOTE To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.

If you are interested in applying for the role of Logistics Planning Specialist, or require further information, please contact:

Jacquie Linton
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