Logistics Planner

Innovative task

-The job requires development of Material Flow and Lineside layout for all manufacturing areas within Plant Oxford.

– A broad view of possibilities and options are needed to be generated in the creation of an efficient plan.

– An understanding of the cost and change management system is required with an ability to negotiate with process partners (essential).

– The planning has a direct effect on the Physical Logistics budget, requiring an approach that always seeks to minimise total cost.

Independence, responsibility, decisions

– Responsible for selections of the appropriate options and solutions and for involvement in the high-level decision-making process.

– Responsible for reporting the implementation status in a timely manner and escalating where appropriate.

– Material flow process for new projects & models – direct consequence on budget & operational performance of Physical Logistics

– Space & layout requirements – having direct effect on plant capacity & structure development.

Influence on results

– Has an impact on the efficiency of the technology through reducing structure complexity whilst maximising direct delivery opportunities.

– Influencing Physical Logistics Operational Costs and space availability to utilise business effective solutions for appropriate space usage/lineside presentation methods.

– Should consider Environmental issues and impact e.g. energy consumption.