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Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Logistics Planner
Location: Samlesbury – on site – this role will be including nightshift working
Salary: £47,683 + depending on skills and experience
What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and managing a small team of logisticians in a challenging and fast paced environment, ensuring correct standards are met within the PP&L framework
• Order book management and maintenance utilising the ERP system – including leading reviews and interactions with internal and external supply chain, managing supply chain performance, and always ensuring availability of sufficient material stock levels in line with the production plan
• Support to the achieving and reviewing of key business performance metrics and the timely implementation of any actions resulting from the reviews in adherence with logistics governance principles and processes
• Support and implement the developing principles of operational excellence and continuous improvement within your area
• Team PDR target setting and performance management
• Support any activity surrounding company health, safety and environment plans and take due responsibility for yourself and colleagues operating in your area

Essentials:

• Working experience of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (Infor LN/SAP or similar) & proficient in the use of IT (particularly proficient in the use of MS Excel & Power Point)
• Confidence and the capability to work independently and lead team problem solving for the development of short- term and long-term solutions regarding day-to-day problems
• Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively cross-functionally across all levels of the organisation
• An understanding of Production Control and Logistics concepts, systems, and relevant business processes. This includes experience in a manufacturing/procurement/supply chain environment
• Able to work night shifts if required- one of the vacancies is a nightshift position

Desirable:

• Hold professional accreditation and qualification from a recognised Logistics/Supply Chain body, or be willing to work towards it e.g. APICS CPIM, CILT
• Experience in leading, managing and developing small teams

Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
Air Sector US Programmes F35 Manufacturing Logistics & Supply Chain Team:
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast- paced, high rate manufacturing environment, working within & leading a diverse tam to deliver part of one of the biggest Defence Programmes. As senior logistics planner you could be responsible for enabling the manufacturing line through conducting planning activities across a wide range of products covering the full production lifecycle from detail manufacturing, minor and major assemblies, final assembly to acceptance and delivery to customers. These tasks could include assembly scheduling, order book management and maintenance, asset management and shortage management. Air power is a critical national asset. It is the key to national security, to achieving global influence, supporting relations with key allies, and driving national prosperity, jobs, and significant economic return to the UK. Our people are the power behind our Air Power; making a difference to the nations we support every day. We are focused on creating a working environment that values diversity and fosters innovation, enabling us to protect those who protect us.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Closing Date: 22nd October 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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