Head of Planning & Logistics
Ref: AS7089031
Nottingham, UK
£40,000
- Permanent
- Supply Chain Efficiency
- Strategic Operations
- Inventory Management
About the candidate
The candidate is a dynamic and progressive Head of Planning & Logistics, boasting more than a decade of hands-on experience in senior roles. They are particularly distinguished in managing sophisticated logistics operations for companies across industries such as retail and manufacturing. They have a proven record in leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve significant operational improvements, streamlining processes and boosting efficiency and accuracy in challenging and variable environments.
Their expertise not only covers logistics but extends deeply into strategic planning and operations, showcasing a solid capability in enhancing supply chain performance through analytics and hands-on leadership. This candidate seeks a position where they can apply their substantial experience to drive further improvements in logistics and planning operations.
What makes them great?
- Demonstrated achievements include a 15% improvement in inventory turnover through the introduction of key performance indicators in a large distribution setting.
- Successfully reduced excess inventory by 20% by standardising processes in the logistics and planning operations of a national retail chain.
- Achieved a 30% reduction in logistics costs by pioneering process improvements in materials planning and transportation.
Areas of expertise
- Logistics Operations Management: Expert in overseeing multi-site logistics for large-scale distribution, including warehousing, inventory management, and transportation.
- Strategic Planning & Execution: Skilled in developing and implementing logistics and supply chain strategies that align with company goals, significantly improving key performance metrics.
- Enhanced SAP System Integration: Proficient with SAP, utilising it to optimize logistics processes and ensure top-tier inventory accuracy.