RFC Logistics Manager

Job title:

RFC Logistics Manager

Company

LKQ Corporation

Job description

Job OverviewAs an RFC Logistics Manager at LKQ Euro Car Parts you are responsible for championing best in class Logistics and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence in our Rapid Fulfilment Centre (RFC).Our values underpin everything we do, and you will drive these throughout the RFC to ensure safe ways of working are always maintained. You will be responsible for keeping our colleagues engaged and have the necessary tools and resources to deliver great customer service.You will report to the Divisional Logistics Manager to create, develop and drive performance and operational standards in line with the business plan, and ultimately ensure we deliver on our customer promise.Why work for LKQHere, your work goes beyond just a job. We prioritise our colleagues as the foundation of our success. We foster a friendly and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their best.Our Colleague Promise is a testament of our commitment to you. We strive to create a fair, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where you can feel motivated, supported, valued, and proud. Work-life balance is important, and we encourage flexibility and a balanced lifestyle.Our Customer Promise embodies our unwavering dedication to excellence. We commit to being their supportive partner of choice whenever they need us and offering only the highest quality products and services.Key Responsibilities

• Driving a safety culture throughout the RFC by ensuring the logistics management team is accountable for Health & Safety compliance in line with all procedural and SSOW requirements, ensuring they are reviewed at appropriate intervals for best-in-class practices
• Creating a customer focused mindset, ensuring the customer is at the heart of everything we do
• Achieving operational excellence by ensuring the RFC consistently meets its agreed service levels and standards
• Helping to shape the controls and measures the RFC operation adheres to, by ensuring documented processes for all RFC operations and holding structured team briefings, to ensure continued operational improvement

Ensuring careful planning of all RFC operations to optimise cost effectiveness

• Supporting the development of robust inventory processes to mitigate the risk of discrepancies and to building intelligent count routines targeting the products, locations and processes most at risk
• Overseeing RFC adherence in relation to transport legislation and company vehicle procedures
• Being proficient in route planning, achieving delivery on time and in full
• Proactively owning and governing root cause analysis, identifying and implementing proposed improvement solutions in a timely manner
• Helping deliver on and suggest new initiatives to improve RFC operations for the division, such as WMS implementation, KPI dashboards on all service and safety indicators.

Skills and Experience

• Acting as an ambassador of our company values
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to influence at all levels
• Experience in stakeholder management and consultation
• Ability to work in a calm and effective manner in a fast-paced and pressurised environment
• Experience and understanding of warehousing and logistics

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays)*
• Personal development leading to career opportunities across UK & Europe
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Discounted Health Club memberships
• Hospital Plan and Online GP
• Cycle to work scheme
• Online retail discount
• Staff discount

*pro rata for PT colleagues

Expected salary

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Job date

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:57:44 GMT

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