Area Team Leader- Logistics
Oswestry Logistics & Planning Team
Maesbury Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NL
Days based role
Benefits
Competitive salary
Annual Pay review
Employer pension matched up to 6% (12% total contributory)
X4 annual salary life assurance cover
Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
Strong career development & training (internal and external training)
Subsidized staff canteen
Access to discounted Arla products
What will the role look like?
As an Area Team Leader within Dry Stores you will be joining a team committed to delivering exceptional products to our customers while maintaining efficient and effective supply chain operations.
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Develop and implement logistics strategies and processes to optimise the supply chain operations.
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Oversee the transportation, warehousing, and distribution of goods, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency.
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Manage and coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers to ensure smooth operations.
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Monitor inventory levels, track shipments, and analyse data to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Lead and mentor a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental objectives.
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Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, including safety and quality requirements.
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Continuously evaluate and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
What you’ll need in order to be successful in the role
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Knowledge of LEAN principles and data management
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Excellent IT skills with programs such as Excel. Working knowledge of SAP would be preferred but not essential
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Proven experience in logistics management, preferably within the FMCG industry.
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Strong knowledge of logistics principles, practices, and regulations.
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Proficient in using logistics management software and tools.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Strong leadership and communication abilities.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
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Forward thinking including new technologies.
Things we’d love to tell you about our Oswestry site
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Our Oswestry site is a best in class cheese packaging facility that cover 8 acres of land and package 350 different types of products.
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We send cheese out to Europe, North America, Africa & Asia
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Supplying branded products like Castello, BOB and Arla Pro, along with private label to Waitrose, M&S, Asda & Aldi
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If we lined up, side-by-side, all the 20kg blocks of cheese our Oswestry site process each year, we could plot the entire UK coastline
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We #feedthenation, producing and delivering 99.8% of our customer orders on time.
Want to apply?
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Arla family.
Please apply via this advert or our careers page.
If you have a question about the role, then please contact Senior Talent Partner Rachel McDaid The closing date for applications is Friday 30th August 2024
Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.
We have a purpose for Good
At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?
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