Job Title: Imports Outbound Analyst
Location: Coventry & Birmingham
Rate: £27.90ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £21.28ph PAYE
Employment Type: Contract (12 months)
Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week
Reference: J39571
Job Description:
Our client's Trading Division is a unique Team within the business that has a core function to buy, move and sell products around the world in support of our client's Global manufacturing activities. The Trading Division Imports function enables the business to import Chinese and Indian produced components for use in our UK and European manufacturing facilities.
As an Imports Outbound Analyst, candidate will be the daily point of contact for our client's plants. The candidate will ensure all plant deliverables are managed and parts are shipped to our client's plant or Deconsolidation Centres on time, in full and within targets.
The role will also involve supporting the Contract Management of Service Providers. This is a customer-facing role primarily responsible for managing the relationship with TD Imports Customers. The Outbound Team oversees the operations process and is critical to facilitating a seamless handoff of customer demand through the E2E process as enabler to an efficient outbound process through accurate control and data alignment. The positions requires knowledge of both inbound, outbound, customer and central TD processes and a large degree of interaction with all Teams in both daily operations.
Personal Profile Essential:
- An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment.
- An individual with the ability to prioritise their work load.
- A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
- An effective Team Player who supports Team Members.
Skills Required:
- SAP Knowledge and able to use Strong Analytical and MS Excel Skills.
- Ability to quickly understand and challenge logistics processes.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Complete shipping and SAP tasks required to achieve 100% on time and in full delivery of parts supply to all 12 UK & EU customers.
- Ensure accuracy and adherence to schedule releases, shipping and export standards.
- Monitor, Control and Reporting of parts stocks and shipping status in line with Schedule parameters - Time and Quality and escalate issues transparently where appropriate.
- Work on the Pre-production volume requirements and parts run-outs, including management of New Parts for Model Year and Running Change requirements.
- Work closely with 3PL to resolve any supply issues.
- Help resolve any change requests required to SAP Systems to optimise the processes.
- Maintain contact with customers and freight forwarders, optimising trailer utilisation and monitoring dock adherence.
- Resolve SAP IDOCs failures related to operations issues.
- Support the Outbound Premium Freight Process.
- Liaison with Cross-functional Teams to ensure the stock levels are maintained at the correct level to maintain production when parts issues are identified.
- Undertake any other work as directed by their Line Manager in connection with their job as may be requested.
Experience Required:
- Previous experience in Material Planning / Logistics, preferably from within Motor Manufacturing / FMCG or Supply Base Industry.
- Experience and/or knowledge of working with SAP is an advantage.
- Experience of Customer Relationship Management.
- Understanding of Manufacturing Production Methods desirable.
- Good problem solving techniques and understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principals.
- Good understanding of Production Processes.
Essential:
- Ability to quickly understand and challenge Logistics Processes ERP Systems knowledge (SAP / CMMS3 / other).
- Strong analytical and MS Excel Skills.
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving ability/techniques and benefit contribution.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in Material Planning / Logistics, preferably from within Motor Manufacturing / FMCG or Supply Base Industry.
- Experience and/or knowledge of working with SAP is an advantage.
- Experience of Customer Relationship Management.
- Understanding of Manufacturing Production Methods desirable.
- Good problem solving techniques and understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principals.
- Good analytical skills in Data Control and understanding of Production Processes.
Additional Information:
This role is INSIDE IR35
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