Logistics Specialist

Define and review KPIs, perform analysis, drive continuous improvement projects, define methodology / standard work, manage and monitor performance in the area of logistics and material flow at site level.

The role can cover the following (all or partially): Inbound / Receiving, internal material movements, warehousing, outbound / shipping, freight/transport management, cycle counting, inventory management, transactional activities, packaging.

• Works as part of a global team of subject matter experts to deliver support within agreed SLAs
• Works alongside the other global IT functions (including IT operations, security, project management office and IT business partners) to support the delivery of the IT strategy in line with the IT operating model.
• Ensures the business/function are aware of the latest capabilities and drive standard application best practice.
• Ensures IT security requirements are observed and designed into future demand/requirements.
• Provides structured training for business/function(s) for maximum effectiveness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management/team leaders.
• Supports the implementation of global IT standards.
• Application lifecycle management.
• Be a trusted partner to the business in providing fit for purpose applications and solutions.
• Supports annual IT budget.
• Be aware of the latest capabilities and drive the use of standard tools and processes in the system arena.
• Liaising with external parties (e.g. consultants, software vendors, auditors etc.) where required.
• Ability to generate a unified definition of a target landscape based on functional and non-functional requirements to determine solution and environment selection.
• Gathers functional and non-functional requirements of systems, processes and business models.
• Communicates global standards and guidelines to specialists and developers.
• Supports the implementation of new solutions, upgrades and/or enhancements to existing ones.
• Supports the change request process during implementation performing an impact assessment where required, and collaborate on compliance monitoring post-implementation (plan-do-check-act).
• Assist in determining time and cost estimates for assigned projects.
• Identifies options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability.
• Documenting processes and procedures (and maintaining them).

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