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Do you have experience in a Logistics or Transport Planner capacity? Do you consider yourself to be IT Literate, proactive and holding a keen eye for detail? Are you based in or around Shotton?
TATA’s Shotton works are responsible for delivering 500,000 tonnes of metallic coated and pre-finished steel per year to a variety of customers. The successful applicant will be someone that has a high attention to detail and is customer focused, methodical and has previously worked in a planner role.
Pay - £26,500 per annum, £13.59ph
Location- TATA Steel, Shotton Works, Shotton Records Centre, Deeside CH5 2NH
(100% office based initially then Tue/Wed/Fri office based and Mon/Fri remote)
Shift pattern- Mon-Thu 08:30-17:00 and Fri 08:30-16:00, 37.5 hours per week
Duration- 6 months initially with the view to extend
Start - ASAP (1-2 weeks) but pending the result of a medical
Responsibilities:
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Pre plan shipments (where possible) referencing the Master Production schedule
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Arranging logistics and shipping including the packing of products
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Expediting and rerouting where necessary and providing proof of delivery to customers effectively
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Monitoring agreed costs against supplier invoices
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Resolving invoice queries promptly and effectively
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Using the planning tools and software systems accurately
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Closely working with stakeholders to maintain and exceed service standards
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Identifying failure against plan and deliveries and recommending resolutions accordingly
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Identifying potential peaks in customer demand and proposing corrective actions accordingly
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Liaising with 3rd party container logistics and shipping lines
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Supporting the Customer Service and Commercial team functions to ensure product availability and delivery
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Confirming that all transport activities are undertaken effectively including those delivered by third party providers
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Providing weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports as requested on customer and trend analysis
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Communicating with Production Managers on a daily basis via telephone and email
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Using MS Excel at an intermediate level including formulas, vlookup and pivot tables
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Adhering to UK Health and Safety Legislation at all times
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Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the department
Experience needed:
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Prior experience in Supply Chain/Planner/Scheduler role
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Capacity to operate with minimal supervision
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Strong IT literacy skills including MS office, especially Excel
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Experience with in house IT systems
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Confident telephone manner
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Previous experience using SAP (desirable)
Benefits:
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Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
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Paid holiday
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Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
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Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks.
