Logistics Manager

Company Description

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job:

Logistics Engineering is the process of:

• Data purification & analysis of the Plan for Every Part (PFEP)
• Warehouse storage design & Assembly Point-of-Use (POU) design
• Machinery & equipment design and procurement
• Workforce & equipment planning
• Logistics process design
• Inventory transfer & rearrangement planning
• Integration of supply chain requirements into warehouse design.

What is the Warehouse Strategy

• To deliver world class warehouse processes and an empowered culture using Rotork core principles. With global governance and visual reporting
• To create standardised processes in all Rotork plant’s and selling entities
• Improve efficiency and create global reporting for all plants and selling entities where applicable
• Strategy is broken down into 6 modules
  • Warehouse Blueprint
  • Cycle count
  • Reporting and Governance
  • Warehouse Transformation
  • Warehouse Safety
  • D365 Deployment

Benefits of Warehouse Strategy

• Reduction of production downtime, through the deployment of cycle count for inventory accuracy and improved efficiency through intelligent layout of warehouses
• Review of packaging to improve sustainability and minimise space required for shipping to reduce costs
• Capturing of warehouse operations with the tools required to carry out improvements
• Standardised processes throughout the group to drive relatable metrics for site comparisons
• Better inventory management: With a detailed understanding of each part and component required for manufacturing, supply chain organizations can reduce inventory carrying costs and minimize the risk of stockouts through PFEP.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:

• Execute the Site Logistics Transformation for sites including selling entities in APAC
• Deployment and governance of cycle count in APAC factories
• Deliver and support the Global warehouse strategy across APAC sites
• Work with 3rd parties to provide warehouse storage and designs to optimise storage
• Support sites with training on key processes to ensure smooth transition. E.g. Cycle Count, warehouse systems
• Utilise the PFEP workbook to implement Logistics development programmes to deliver ongoing efficiency targets such as supplier development, packaging initiatives, automation and general Lean Continuous Improvement practices.
• Execute Rotork Business System Audits, develop GAP analysis detail and deliver & execute a programme to remove gaps.
• Provide knowledge transfer & continued support for business processes to Rotork Factory sites and selling entities
• Work with Subject Matter Experts to define/validate/sign off requirements/deliverables to ensure our solution meets design intentions.
• Carry out site assessments before and during their warehouse journey to identify progress and blockages to transition
• Maintain and develop business process maps for Logistics operations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 years working in Logistics/Warehouse management and Logistics Engineering.
• Experience of manufacturing material management and replenishment procedures.
• Comfort working in a high-pressure environment, in agile and dynamic way to tackle unexpected & emerging issues.
• Demonstrable track record, and sufficient gravitas and experience, to deliver positive, high impact business outcomes and change.
• Experience managing senior internal & external stakeholders to provide information, drive decisions and resolve issues.

Desirable

• Rotork Operations Experience
• Experience of D365