Logistics Specialist

• Castle Cary/Paddington/Slough/Waltham/Plymouth – UK based

• Flexible hybrid working 

• 37.5 Hrs – Mon-Fri

• £31,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience

• Fixed term contract – 12 Months

We are looking for a motivated Logistics Specialist who can thrive in a dynamic environment working with hauliers across Europe to manage the deliveries across our European Key Accounts (EKA) Business Unit within Royal Canin.

The logistics specialist within the EKA supply chain team is responsible for working with multiple haulier partners to deliver direct to customer from our 4 factories in Europe ensuring that strong communication and planning is maintained into order to delivery over 75,000 tonnes of pet food annually.

What are we looking for?

• Previous supply chain experience

• Ability to build strong working relationships

• Excellent communication skills and accomplished multitasker with the ability to change priorities quickly

• Experience in using Microsoft Excel or a transport management system (ideally ERP systems such as Navision, 1NAV, or Microsoft Dynamics, but similar systems experience would be beneficial)

• Previous logistics experience, specifically in transporting/warehousing/3PL management desirable

• The role is ideal for someone who can come in and not only perform strongly in the operational side of the role but is also motivated by continuous improvement as we aim to develop our logistics function

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Build and execute a robust Supply Plan to guarantee the right supply of goods from our factories to the customer’s warehouses.

• Ensure that our external Logistics Service Providers are meeting necessary quality standards, work with them to resolve logistics issues when necessary.

• Build strong working relationships to drive improvements in service, flexibility and to optimize costs.

• Drive our Supply Chain strategy for the business unit to deliver lean and sustainable logistics operations through optimising logistics costs and continuously improving service.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.