Logistics Specialist - 12 months FTC

Logistics Specialist

Location open (Only required in the office once every few months)

12-month FTC

£36,000 - £40,000 DOE + Benefits

We are looking for a motivated Logistics Specialist who can thrive in a dynamic environment working with hauliers across Europe to manage the deliveries across our European Key Accounts (EKA) Business Unit within Royal Canin.

The logistics specialist within the EKA supply chain team is responsible for working with multiple haulier partners to deliver direct to customer from our 4 factories in Europe ensuring that strong communication and planning is maintained into order to delivery over 75,000 tonnes of pet food annually.

Manages or performs work associated with two or more of the following:

• Logistics Planning & Optimization

• Transportation & Fleet Operations (Transportation Operations, Fleet Management, Light Truck Delivery Drivers, Heavy Truck Delivery Drivers, etc.)

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Build and execute a robust outbound load plan to guarantee the right supply of goods from our factories to the customer’s warehouses.

• Ensure that our external Logistics Service Providers are meeting necessary quality standards, work with them to resolve logistics issues when necessary.

• Build strong working relationships with the 3PLs to drive improvements in their service, flexibility and optimize their costs.

• Drive our Supply Chain strategy for the business unit to deliver lean and sustainable logistics operations through optimising logistics costs and continuously improving service.

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrable experience in Logistics, [specifically in transporting/warehousing/3PL management, etc?]. Preferably your experience would be from the FMCG sector, although we would be happy to consider suitable candidates from other sectors.

• Ideally Relevant systems knowledge (ideally ERP systems such as Navision, 1NAV, or Microsoft Dynamics, but similar systems experience will also be suitable)

• Some experience in using Microsoft Excel or a transport management system are required.

• The ability to build strong working relationships with internal colleagues as well as external service providers.

• Strong communication skills are essential in this role.

• The ability to multitask and change priorities quickly is also essential

• The role is ideal for someone who can come in and not only perform strongly in the operational side of the role but is also motivated by continuous improvement as we aim to develop our logistics function within EKA

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.