Planning and Logistics Supervisor

The Planning and Logistics Supervisor is responsible for management of the Logistics and Planning team, ensuring all activities are performed in an accurate and timely manner in order to deliver functional and business objectives.Client DetailsThis is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation within the FMCG industry. Operating as a mid-sized company, they focus on delivering high-quality products and services to their clients.DescriptionThe Planning and Logistics Supervisor will:Plan and schedule weekly/daily workload for all operating divisions, ensuring all customer requirements and daily outputs are delivered in full.Utilise routing and scheduling software to optimise efficiency for the fleet.Manage all activities associated with returnable transit packaging.Strategic planning to support SandOP process and forward planning to manage changes in business needs.Produce cost effective, service driven plans to agreed KPIs.Allocate optimum route to market, based on best cost to serve e.g. own fleet, haulier, parcel etc.Plan resources (drivers, vehicles and trailers) to effectively meet fluctuations in demand.Manage staff training requirements and arrange training course attendance.Compile and communicate daily, weekly and monthly performance reports.Ensure HandS is the number one priority and safe practices are upheld by all.Support internal audits and implement corrective actions.Leadership responsibility for the Planning and Logistics team.Daily dialog ..... full job details .....