Freight Operations Supervisor

With responsibility for analysing supply chain data, developing process improvements and managing change, the successful candidate will play a vital role in helping the International Freight and Packaging department achieve budgetary and operational objectives to support JLR’s plans for increased volume, product range and globalization.

Main responsibilities:

• Support the management of JLR inbound freight budgets ensuring accurate forecasts are maintained and targets delivered
• Ensure a robust freight collection plan exists for all material supplied on FCA terms. This should include outbound planning for pallet returns where appropriate
• Support and manage all vendor relocations/changes, reviewing operational and commercial impacts and ensuring transition impacts are minimal
• Support new model and model year introductions ensuring development of optimised inbound freight plans
• Support and lead inbound freight initiatives in order to achieve operational and cost benefits
• Assist LLP to design, implement and manage re-plans in the freight network to support monthly Operations Strategy build variances. Ensuring optimised 'best cost' solution is delivered
• Drive improvements in current service levels via robust meeting cadence and analysis of KPIs managing inbound freight cost and operations and implementing improvements
• Ensure all transit parameters are maintained within JLR systems
• Provide daily guidance and mediate on a daily basis when unresolved issues arise between LLP, R&FU and/or Vendors
• Support market testing and simulation exercises performed by other areas (Purchasing, Logistics Planning etc.)
• Responsible for service approval of inbound freight activities in relation to costs
• Manage and support non-standard inbound freight activities that arise due to extraordinary circumstances i.e. extreme weather conditions, industrial disputes etc.
• Perform physical audits of vehicles to measure timeslot adherence, utilisation, packaging and labelling etc

• Spoken & Wrtten English & Slovak Language
• Candidate must hold a full driving license and be willing to travel internationally (some placements may be required) and between sites regularly.
• Be able to work independently, manage priorities, identify issues and solutions using own initiative, coupled with a desire to make a difference and tenacity to achieve results
• Be a strong team player who is prepared to bring a flexible approach to the role, and capable of leading/developing a winning team.
• Be able to analyze large Excel data sets and provide detailed reports on packaging and freight KPIs
• Have experience of overseas shipping methodology
• Understand the supply chain for Freight Planning and demonstrate knowledge of departments customers (both internally and externally)
• Be Computer literate and proficient in all relevant business systems, including knowledge of MS Office SAP
• Candidate must be able to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally.

Work for a successful and well-known international car producer.
Employment contracts for indefinite period
13th salary
Bonus 0-15% of the base salary
Transport Allowance
Pension contribution
Meal card covered by 75% by Employer
Life Assurance, accident and partial disability insurance and critical illness assurance
Flexible benefits up to 300€
Have the opportunity to stay abroad and learn the processes from current production sites