LD&T Supervisor

Overview Overview of role Responsible for the smooth running of the warehouse & distribution operations, on time in full order shipment, cost saving initiatives, customer centric processes, efficiency gains and continuous improvement. Key KPI’S OTIF measurements for Retail, Direct and Independents Total Logistics Cost of Revenue Logistics Cost per unit Direct Logistics Cost of Revenue Warehouse cost in line with Budget target for the year Distribution cost in line with Budget target for the year Cycle counts and Yearly Stock take variance of max 0.5% discrepancy The above list is not exhaustive and may be amended depending on the needs of the business Responsibilities Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Together with Ops Director, responsible for creating and adhering to the Warehouse and Distribution yearly budget Responsible for reviewing and signing all invoices in relation to Warehouse and Distribution Create and maintain a strong working relationship with our 3PL partner Responsible for the smooth running of weekly cycle counts and quarterly/yearly stock take within the agreed fluctuation of 0.5% Responsible for creating, documenting, and regularly reviewing current processes that cover the warehouse and distribution part of the business Consistently review costs and create savings initiatives to support business requirements Manage relationships and KPI’s with our carriers, Yodel DPD and Evri Support with company projects that are related to warehousing and distribution of goods in the UK or abroad focusing on UK Direct to Consumer UX and reverse logistics Responsible for the re-tendering of our 3PL together with our Global colleagues Responsible for the forecasting of packaging materials needed in the warehouse for order dispatch Support with the onboarding of new customers from a warehouse and distribution perspective e.g., label, pallets requirements, carried, etc. Continuous improvement initiatives on the operational services provided by our 3PL Together with our 3PL, responsible for the efficient layout of the SodaStream warehouse space that supports current order picking complexity and future business growth Together with our 3PL, responsible for ensuring there is enough staff to support with Q4 and any promotional activity additional volume increases occurring throughout the year Support the selected 3PL with future forecast of pallets, containers, and product volumes to enable the efficient running of operations Work together with our 3PL and customers to ensure smooth order delivery (correct labels, pallets, packaging materials) and avoid any fees due to failed delivery Create yearly budgets for warehouse and distribution costs and review with Ops Director and Finance Team prior to approval Responsible for monthly forecasting of warehouse and distribution costs to align with Pepsi financial requirements Responsible for the Monthly reporting of W&D KPI Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management or related fields. Preferred: A Master’s degree (MBA) is often preferred for higher-level positions or larger companies. Alternative: Some roles accept significant work experience and an Associate degree or equivalent professional training. Key Skills and Competencies: Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop teams to achieve goals Financial Acumen: Experience in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, and cost management. Operational Knowledge: Understanding of process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), quality control, and supply chain logistics Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with stakeholders, vendors, and staff . Strategic Planning : Ability to develop and implement long-term operational policies