Logistics Assistant

Job title:

Logistics Assistant

Company

Bridgestone

Job description

Job PurposeWe are looking for a Logistics Assistant reporting directly to the Logistics Coordinator. This is a local role, based in Warwick, UK.You will support with the coordination and monitoring of the Logistics operations for Bridgestone in UK.Responsibilities:Logistics:

• Ensure stock management across the different warehouses in UK.
• Liaising with 3PLs regarding stock levels and goods movements.
• Keep logs, records and monitor warehouse stock and executed orders.
• Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams, such as planning, customer service, sales, 3PLs and HQ.
• Prepare reports and analysis for month-end activities, reconciliation of inventory discrepancies and additional costs incurred.
• Reporting of adhoc activities (inbound of loads to UK) to all concerned parties (customs agent, 3PLs, sales, customer service, etc.)
• Manage inbound supply from source with focus on inventory, customs, service and related costs. Work closely with supply planning to ensure resource is in place to manage volumes and throughput, and inform affected parties of any changes to schedule.
• Support the coordination of necessary import and customs clearance activities either directly or with customs clearance agents.
• Liaise with urgent and ad-hoc transport and stock requirements and enquiries.
• Support the UK&IE Logistics Manager and contribute on budget planning, potential tenders, suppliers agreements and contracts.

Planning:

• Run standard SAP reports and create downloads.
• Merge and work data in excel to create weekly/ daily stock and availability reports for sales
• Review weekly deployment to cover shortages and not exceed warehouse inbound capacity

Requirements:

• Numerate with ability to understand and analyse data to improve operations.
• Systems literate with preference of SAP, Track & Trace tools; strong excel.
• Strong communication skills to manage the internal and external stakeholders’ expectations; negotiate with suppliers when required.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes when job demands it.

Preferred Experience

• Preferably with Supply Chain, or Business related education
• 2-3 years supply chain experience
• Experience working across functional teams and countries
• Working directly within tyre industry or a contracted 3PL supplier
• Preferably with experience on import/export activities.

Why should you apply?We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and grow.

• You never stop learning. You will have the possibility to develop yourself via our Learning Management System that is also connected to LinkedIn Learning
• Bridgestone as a global company drives your career to the next level by offering you possibilities to work in an EMIA scope.
• You will have the opportunity to work with leading technologies.
• You will have the opportunity to experience a dynamic and challenging environment and work on different and innovative projects.
• We help you to drive your career path onward and upward work in a culture of feedback that recognizes you and helps your development.
• You will work in a healthy and safety environment, because safety is a key priority area in Bridgestone.
• You will have the opportunity to participate in our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• We offer you attractive Benefits and a Competitive Salary
• You will have the opportunity to ensure a good work and life balance.

If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, join us at Bridgestone!Process Next Steps: All applications will be reviewed. Our HR team will contact those applicants who we would like to invite for the next stage of the recruitment process.Please don’t hesitate and apply atWe are looking forward hearing from you!You can learn more about our Group and reasons to join us onwww.bridgestone-emia.comFollow us on social media:DisclaimerDiversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMIA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.MORE INFORMATIONAll applications will be reviewed. Our Recruitment team will contact the suitable applicants for the next step of the recruitment process.We are looking forward to hearing from you!DISCLAIMERDiversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 06:27:30 GMT

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