Logistics Coordinator

Job title: Logistics Coordinator

Location: Slough

Contract Length: 6 months (potential to extend)

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Logistics Coordinator, on behalf of a well known company in the FMCG (food) sector.

Job Role

The purpose of the role is to provide uninterruptible flow of packaging materials for the site, via best in class replenishment execution meeting the scheduled production needed, using the most optimum amount of inventory possible to prevent obsolescence and conserve cash.

The role is responsible for:

• Short term purchasing planning (forecast analysis connected with packaging materials), providing suppliers with the forecasts,
• Short term purchase orders and call offs, placing them according to MOQ and lead time, monitoring realization of volume allocation) and sending out regular delivery schedules to suppliers.
• Conducts daily analysis of all the changes in materials production demand; assesses all the risks of potential material delivery disruption and immediately provides feedback to production planning.
• Align delivery dates and means of delivery with all the suppliers, also introduces all the ongoing corrections in SAP
• Informs all suppliers of any quality issue identified and any upcoming specification change requests

Requirements for this position:

• Planning experience, ideally within an FMCG environment, also open to other industries
• Experience utilising ERP preferably SAP
• Intermediate excel experience
• Ability to talk confidently with external suppliers

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration.