Extension Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with Komatsu UK and we will support you throughout the recruitment process. Komatsu are recognised as one of the world’s leaders in the construction equipment field with Headquarters in Japan. They have been based in Birtley, Tyne & Wear since 1985 and have a large manufacturing facility where they Design and Manufacture a mid-range of excavators.
Komatsu are currently recruiting for a Logistics Controller which is a newly created role and will join their Purchasing and Logistics Department on a permanent basis.
About the role
This role will be instrumental in ensuring that the Logistics Department is running as efficiently and effectively as possible by providing a comprehensive strategy and identifying any improvements that can be made across the Department.
The main areas of responsibility for this role will include:
- Working with the Purchasing and Logistics Manager to review the current function and develop a three to five year plan to improve the Department and site efficiency.
- Working day to day with our on-site Logistics Partners, Freight forwarding Companies and local ports to ensure key performance indicators are consistently achieved.
- Seeking out and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics spectrum.
About the company
Company benefits include;
- 26 days holiday allowance, plus 8 days bank holiday
- Additional days holidays which can be accrued through additional hours
- Paid Overtime
- Onsite Gym and Subsidised Canteen
- Contributory Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Better health at work initiatives
About You
- You will be a self-motivated person with excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Educated to minimum HNC level or above, within a relevant discipline covering Logistics & Supply Chain Management.
- Have a thorough understanding of modern logistics/warehousing practices ideally in a manufacturing environment
- Experience of working within and driving a continuous improvement culture
- An ambition to ensure the logistics function provide a best practice service to manufacturing.
- A BS7858 vetting screening process will be applied as part of the recruitment, which will include a five year job history check. Further details are available from the following link: https://staffvetting.com/support/bs7858support