Closing Date: 8th October, 2014
Purpose
The planning and Logistics function is responsible for the planning, scheduling, warehousing and movement of all raw materials (including imported and locally sourced) as well as the spare parts importation process. The department is also responsible for the planning and scheduling of production activities, and the warehousing and distribution of finished products.
Key Responsibilities:
•All planning processes covering production scheduling, raw materials call off, inbound logistics planning and Sales and Operations Planning.
•Inbound logistics including importation of raw material and spare parts.
•Raw materials warehousing.
•Finished goods warehousing.
•Distribution of finished goods to first paying customer.
•Transportation/recovery and warehousing of returnable packaging.
•Raw material and finished goods inventory management.
Leadership Responsibilities
Key stakeholders: GGBL Supply Director, GGBL Executive Team, particularly (MD, Commercial /Sales Director, Marketing Director and Finance Director), Supply Leadership Team.
The Head of Planning and Logistics will need to demonstrate all of the key Leadership capabilities : Be Authentic, Find Solutions, Connect to the Diageo purpose, manage people for success and grow self.
Purpose of Role
The overall goal of the Head of Planning and Logistics and their team is to ensure the seamless link between supply and demand operations, to ensure we drive greater value for the business while guaranteeing customer satisfaction and increasing market share for GGBL
•Ensure safe and efficient management of all GGBL logistics operation.
•Ensure customer satisfaction through strict adherence to GGBLs Food Safety Policy.
•Optimize all supply chain transactional execution to ensure accurate and speedy supply – includes inbound logistics, warehouse management and outbound logistics from three or more sites (including potential external depots).
•Drive continuous improvement in all logistics operations within the GGBL supply chain. Delivering on and continually improving Logistics/distribution KPIs including OTIFNE (on time in full – no errors). Continually seek and deliver cost reduction opportunities.
Key Accountabilities
•Management of an effective planning process that will ensure a seamless link between materials sourcing, Production, Distribution, Inventory Management and Demand.
•Safe and effective management of all materials and finished products inventory within our sites.
•Efficient turn round of all inbound and out bound deliveries at both operational sites supporting 100% customer fulfillment. Guaranteeing “On Time In Full” targets and minimum costs are achieved.
•Driving continuous improvement of all of our Plant to Customer processes transforming the capability of both our Distribution Partners and our own network to ensure that the logistics infrastructure successfully supports GGBL’s growth agenda. Guaranteeing “On Time In Full” targets are achieved.
•Responsible for ensuring that the optimum people resources are available within the department, grow the capability and leadership of all key players within the site logistics and planning teams.
Qualifications and Experience Required / Skills
•Degree level or equivalent
•Membership of professional institute or with qualifications issued by such
•Excellent analytical & planning skills
•5 years experience in either planning or logistics in a similar business.
•Persuasive and capable of influencing others
•Knowledge of import procedures and financing
Head of Planning & Logistics
Purpose
The planning and Logistics function is responsible for the planning, scheduling, warehousing and movement of all raw materials (including imported and locally sourced) as well as the spare parts importation process. The department is also responsible for the planning and scheduling of production activities, and the warehousing and distribution of finished products.
Key Responsibilities:
•All planning processes covering production scheduling, raw materials call off, inbound logistics planning and Sales and Operations Planning.
•Inbound logistics including importation of raw material and spare parts.
•Raw materials warehousing.
•Finished goods warehousing.
•Distribution of finished goods to first paying customer.
•Transportation/recovery and warehousing of returnable packaging.
•Raw material and finished goods inventory management.
Leadership Responsibilities
Key stakeholders: GGBL Supply Director, GGBL Executive Team, particularly (MD, Commercial /Sales Director, Marketing Director and Finance Director), Supply Leadership Team.
The Head of Planning and Logistics will need to demonstrate all of the key Leadership capabilities : Be Authentic, Find Solutions, Connect to the Diageo purpose, manage people for success and grow self.
Purpose of Role
The overall goal of the Head of Planning and Logistics and their team is to ensure the seamless link between supply and demand operations, to ensure we drive greater value for the business while guaranteeing customer satisfaction and increasing market share for GGBL
•Ensure safe and efficient management of all GGBL logistics operation.
•Ensure customer satisfaction through strict adherence to GGBLs Food Safety Policy.
•Optimize all supply chain transactional execution to ensure accurate and speedy supply – includes inbound logistics, warehouse management and outbound logistics from three or more sites (including potential external depots).
•Drive continuous improvement in all logistics operations within the GGBL supply chain. Delivering on and continually improving Logistics/distribution KPIs including OTIFNE (on time in full – no errors). Continually seek and deliver cost reduction opportunities.
Key Accountabilities
•Management of an effective planning process that will ensure a seamless link between materials sourcing, Production, Distribution, Inventory Management and Demand.
•Safe and effective management of all materials and finished products inventory within our sites.
•Efficient turn round of all inbound and out bound deliveries at both operational sites supporting 100% customer fulfillment. Guaranteeing “On Time In Full” targets and minimum costs are achieved.
•Driving continuous improvement of all of our Plant to Customer processes transforming the capability of both our Distribution Partners and our own network to ensure that the logistics infrastructure successfully supports GGBL’s growth agenda. Guaranteeing “On Time In Full” targets are achieved.
•Responsible for ensuring that the optimum people resources are available within the department, grow the capability and leadership of all key players within the site logistics and planning teams.
Qualifications and Experience Required / Skills
•Degree level or equivalent
•Membership of professional institute or with qualifications issued by such
•Excellent analytical & planning skills
•5 years experience in either planning or logistics in a similar business.
•Persuasive and capable of influencing others
•Knowledge of import procedures and financing
Head of Planning & Logistics
