Head of Logistics

You will be working for an international key player in the Aviation Industry Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers. About Our Client In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England. Job Description Develop an engagement and empowerment at all levels within the Logistics team through developing and up skilling the team, ensuring there is clarity of role responsibility and performance expectations. Oversee all warehouse functions to deliver business targets, define relevant measures and ensure business and functional KPI's are met. Establish a safety-first culture within the Logistics team. Develop the Logistics budget, monitor and report regularly on forecasted spend, deviations and mitigations. Develop effective internal and external relationships, ensuring timely communication and a customer focus which meets the customer's needs and develop effective logistics structures. Accountable for inventory accuracy, management and optimisation, defining and implementing the appropriate annual and continuous counting strategy. Analyse load and capacity forecast for the Logistics department and ensure sufficient resources are provided to address daily volume targets. Lead the Logistics QRQC process and ensure tactical issues are addressed efficiently, complex problems are analysed and resolved in a timely fashion. Ensure that systems are updated in real-time to reduce invoice queries and associated issues. Account management for preferred freight providers. Ownership and development of Stores and Logistics BMS processes and works instructions and review utilisation of ERP system and analytics tools. Ensure compliance to AS9100. Manage and lead a culture of Continuous Improvement and work closely with the CI team to drive transformation. The Successful Applicant Exceptional working knowledge of internal logistics processes and warehouse management. Demonstrable knowledge of MRP / ERP systems. Ability to lead and develop a team through coaching and authentic leadership. Ability to build good working relationships across departments and with supplier & customer representatives. Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial concepts combined with an innovative mindset. Complex problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing daily priorities. What's on Offer 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays. Competitive salary. Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts. Career Progression opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses. Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working. Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement. STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and charitable activities for all.

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