Logistics and Warehouse Graduate

at  Dale Farm

CLOSING DATE : 06 NOVEMBER 2024 05:00 PM

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.
At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.

LOGISTICS & WAREHOUSE GRADUATE

A Logistics & Warehouse Graduate in Dale Farm is an excellent opportunity to experience working with a broad range of internal stakeholders in one of Northern Ireland’s leading dairy manufacturing companies. The role will initially support the day-to-day production planning, stock control and reconciliation with a view to process improving the flows of product and information from customer demand through production to distribution on site and across the business from a wider Group perspective.

In addition to this continuous improvement work you will gain experience to be able to act as a back up to the Production Planner. You will be tasked to be involved in the following activities:

• Support the Production Planner in monitoring and tracking shipments to ensure timely deliveries and that shipping, customs and country requirements are met.
• Analyse stock movements, assist in the investigation and reconciliation of stock variances and develop reporting tools supporting existing processes.
• Communicate production planning goals and objectives to key stakeholders.
• Identify, highlight and support resolution of planning issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and provide support for the implementation of comprehensive production planning tools, including warehouse management system, budget tracking and resource allocation.
• Support the Group Production Planner with Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Provide support to team members across the Ash Manor site
• Provide flexibility in supporting other functions on site and the wider Group as and when required

This is a challenging role, and we are looking for energetic and enthusiastic applicants who are able to work reliably on their own initiative and hold a Business related degree.
Applicants must have excellent administration and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to plan and work with flexibility to meet deadlines. You should hold a clean current driving licence and have ideally have access to your own transport. The successful applicant should also be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly in relation to formulas within Excel
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the Dale Farm Graduate Development Programme and gain experience in a well-established, growing and progressive Company. To apply for the position, please visit the Dale Farm Careers page at dalefarm.co.uk/careers.
Completed applications must be received before 5.00pm on 6th of November 2024
No unsolicited CVs from Agencies please
To learn more about the company, see dalefarm.co.uk
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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