Lead the creation and implementation of a best practice logistics vision, strategy,

policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance. This

will include both the internal and external movement of all associated goods and

services.

Accountable for ensuring the right products are delivered to the right internal and

external location on time, to the quality required and in the most cost-effective way.

Provide leadership and direction to the Logistics Team whilst contributing to the wider

Mettis site strategy.

Adherence to company and regulatory HSE policy essential.

SCOPE

To lead the logistics teams to achieve the business key SQCDP objectives whilst complying with regulatory and contractual requirements. To develop the business processes to meet the long-term business objectives and exceed the financial and customer performance expectations.

PROCESS OWNERSHIP

Responsible for the organisation and management of export compliance, warehouse materialmovement and supply chain logistics

ROLE RESPOSIBILITIES

• Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders,

suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers.

• Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across

the organisation to improve operational and financial performance.

• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and

service within budgetary requirements.

• Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs

• Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers

• Recommend optimal transport modes, routes or frequency

• Select carriers/suppliers and monitor service against performance criteria

• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or

delivery

• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or

customer issues

• Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes

or carriers and report results to others

• Assess and make recommendations for logistics processes and advise of cost

implications and efficiency

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost

optimisation opportunities

• Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with the help

of direct reports ensuring all static stock is kept well managed and compliant.

• Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system

records are in agreement

• Keep track of slow moving and obsolete stock and ensure projects in place to reach

optimum levels.

• Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics process

Interpret trends and analyse and review data and provide meaningful logistics data to

others in the organisation to aid customer service and cost improvements.

• Lead continuously improvement activities by utilising and influencing internal and

external stakeholders across departments through monitoring, measuring and

improving performance in all SQCDP activities. Value stream mapping, lean events and

braking bottlenecks essential to support this activity.

• Maintain and enhance the team housekeeping by undertaking 5S activities.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and

delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements

• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of

direct reports

• Report on achievement of targets and identify and provide solutions for any actions

required as part of day to day duties.

• Ensure that all team members that are under direct supervision operate in accordance

with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety

and wellbeing of staff and visitors.