Logistics Specialist

Company Description

Red Bull UK is currently recruiting for a Logistics Specialist to be based in London, UK.

Reporting into the Logistics Manager, the Logistics Specialist will be responsible for the logistics flows from Goods in, to final mile delivery. This includes outbound capacity management, despatch capability, forecasting longer-term storage and throughput requirements, inventory management, and invoice processing. The role will also manage direct-from-factory deliveries and report on key KPIs such as OTIF (On-Time In-Full). There will also be requirements to support the VISIT side of the business.

Job Description

OUTBOUND CAPACITY MANAGEMENT

Own and manage outbound logistics to ensure:
Daily capacity updates, ensuring full utilisation of despatch capability and managing deviations vs. plan
Clear communication to both 3PL & Customer service teams of requirements
Forecasting longer-term storage and throughput requirements to support contract negotiations
Management of capacity plan around key pinch points (Easter, Christmas, Stock takes etc.)

DIRECT-FROM-FACTORY DELIVERIES

Manage direct-from-factory deliveries to various locations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
Report on key KPIs such as Service Level & OTIF and root cause reasons for failures with recommendations to improve
Work alongside HQ team to understand ways to improve utilisation of this route to market

PROCESS MANAGEMENT

Support the Order to Cash process, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in order handling and invoicing
Work with customer service teams to ensure all customer orders are on the books as close to the requested delivery date as possible, but within our capacity limitations
Seek out and lead continuous improvement opportunities & automation efficiencies
Inventory management. Responsible for ensuring internal and 3PL systems are aligned and any discrepancies are investigated thoroughly in a timely manner with robust checks implemented to prevent them from reoccurring
Support with core Month End tasks and review invoices and backing data to ensure we have a clear understanding of cost deviation in the operation

QUALITY MONITORING AND FIELD SAMPLES

Ensure all quality incidents are dealt with and aligned with our 3PL in a timely manner 
Collect and share field samples with HQ quality departments every month

DAY TO DAY SUPPORT & CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT

Handle daily/weekly/monthly/annual logistics tasks
Document key tasks (SOP’s) and provide suitable handovers when required
Leverage and implement automation opportunities (EDI, RPA, and others) to deliver improved accuracy and/or time/cost savings
Challenge and work with service providers to deliver incremental improvements in customer offering while seeking opportunities to reduce cost and complexity
Critically assess the ways of working within the logistics team and actively lead continuous improvement changes including Cost to Serve initiatives with customers
Support other members of the Logistics team with holiday cover to ensure the team is cross trained and able to support each other 
Participate and lead on-site stock takes at our 3PL at least once per year

Qualifications

ERP experience, preferably SAP S/4 HANA
Experience in a logistics role within FMCG
Experience managing 3PLs
Excellent communicator who can build relationships and influence key stakeholders
Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
Self-motivated with the ability to drive projects
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Driven to continuously improve

Additional Information

At Red Bull, we exist to give people wiiings. To achieve that, we recognise the value that comes from having a highly diverse workforce that has the freedom and responsibility to realise their ideas and seize opportunities. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills, potential and talent: everyone is welcome here.