Are you a tech savy problem solver looking for your next career opportunity within logistics and outbound? Are you an excellent communicator, looking to align your career to a globally established FMCG brand? Are you looking for your next opportunity to join a thriving global FMCG logistics operation? Then read on below….

Arla Foods UK is currently seeking a skilled Pallet Network Controller to join our team and support the smooth running of our pallet network logistics operations. Reporting to the Pallet Operations Network Manager, and working hybrid from our Leeds head office, you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing service levels across our pallet network function. Working closely with our valued customers and third-party hauliers, you will ensure optimal output and deliver outstanding customer service. As the Network Controller, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day activities, optimizing operations, and coordinating efforts to meet operational targets. With 2 million pallet movements, 24 hauliers, and multi-million spend, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in our fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as the main point of contact for pallet network queries, support with onboarding new customers and ensuring we are providing proactive logistic solutions

• Responsible for achieving daily/weekly/monthly targets and coordinating haulier reviews
• Improve haulier service levels through on-time delivery and collection data
• Populating and reconciling weekly P&L financial reporting
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve wider goals - planning, commercial, network services, customer services, supply and demand planning, finance, Arla depots etc
• Coordinate and enhance trunking network through production site reviews
• Provide proactive logistic solutions, understand customer requirements, and build collaborative relationships

Ideal background and experience:

The ideal candidate will have:

• General technology competencies such as Excel, Powerpoint, Power Bi and SAP etc
• We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, and ability to work cross functionally.
• This role will also require you to be an excellent communicator, and be able to express yourself well to a range of stakeholders up to management level.
• High levels of enthusiasm and a positive attitude to change & problem solving

If this sounds like the role for you then apply via the link! Only CVs sent in via the link will be considered. If you want a confidential chat around the role please reach out to Patrick Kilbride on pakil@arlafoods.com. The closing date for this role is 20th March 2024.

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit speculative CVs on behalf of candidates, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and will be accepted as a gift. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

We have a purpose for Good

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

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