Planning and Logistics Manager
Added 15 Oct · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£44,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1243 (77% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,900, and Princes Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 1243 (Managers in logistics) · 77% match
- Ineligible 1242 (Managers in storage and warehousing) · 10% match
- Possible 1121 (Production managers and directors in manufacturing) · 5% match
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Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1243 Managers in logistics Most likely code | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
1242 Managers in storage and warehousing Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Also possible | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Purpose
Role Description
This role will be responsible for the Planning & scheduling teams and for the continued governance for master data management.
The purpose of the role is to provide strategic and operational management of the logistics function (mostly inbound with some outbound logistics).
Dimensions
Role Description
This role will be responsible for the Planning & scheduling teams and for the continued governance for master data management.
The purpose of the role is to provide strategic and operational management of the logistics function (mostly inbound with some outbound logistics).
Dimensions
- 9 Production Lines
- C. 200 Finished Goods SKU’s
- Primary Distribution budget value of £2.9M
- Annual Budgeted Production Volumes c. 11.4m cases
- Direct reports x 5
- Indirect reports x 36
- Effective leadership and efficient management of site warehouse spaces in support of manufacturing options.
- Understand and implement lean manufacturing work practices including 5s, AM, problem solving (including root cause analysis) to drive continuous improvement activity at site
- Liaise directly with MPS Planning to ensure that local planning meets the requirements of the fixed planning horizon and work directly with manufacturing operations to ensure the fixed horizon plan is optimised to support efficient production.
- Liaise directly with third party finished goods warehouse management to ensure the efficient shunting of finished goods.
- Responsible for setting and maintaining raw and packaging materials stock holding targets and availability to meet production demands and conduct regular stock takes.
- Minimise raw materials and packaging material write-offs
- Leadership of the local MES team to ensure operational master data is effectively maintained.
- Leadership of the drive for continuous improvement of site MES
- Liaise with site and group engineering to support planned maintenance and line upgrade shutdowns stock builds as required.
- Attend weekly “Stock and Sales” meetings and provide information relevant to forward crewing levels.
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- Understanding and implementation of lean manufacturing work practices including 5S, AM and problem solving (including root cause analysis), to drive continuous improvement activity throughout the site
- Have a detailed understanding of the Princes Performance System (PPS) and the Site Must Win Battle Plan
- Ensure all training for direct reports is documented using the appropriate skills matrix.
- You must exercise reasonable skill and care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work and you must not interfere with or obstruct anything provided in the interests of health and safety at work.
- The incumbent should demonstrate behaviours which are in line with the site values & help to improve the Quality, Safety & Environmental culture.
- Support the business in working towards delivering our ethical trading and human rights vision.
- When engaging with internal and external stakeholders (such as consumers, customers or suppliers) maximise any potential opportunities to communicate Princes’ ethical trade and human rights approach.
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These are the key daily tasks, not a comprehensive list of all tasks undertaken by the job holder. Flexibility is required by the business & this will be agreed with the individual’s line manager
Role Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Knowledge
Location Cardiff
Business Area Operations
Workplace Type Onsite
About Princes
Role Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Knowledge
- Solid Logistics/Warehouse background with specific experience of operating within an FMCG ideally within a unionised environment
- Experience in warehouse optimisation and setting strategy for site logistic operations
- Significant experience of production planning and materials scheduling
- Experience of a Manufacturing Execution System
- Experience working in matrix structures with multiple stakeholders
- Experience of managing and coaching teams to maximise performance
- Graduate or graduate calibre candidate
- Logical thinker, analytically skilled
- Good leadership skills
- Coaching, development and organisational Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
- Works within the Company values
- Cash Car Allowance
- 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off
- 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer
- Hybrid & Flexible Working - 4 Days in Office / 1 Day WFH
- Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days
- Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies
- Life Assurance Cover
- Private Medical Insurance
- Critical Illness Cover
- Learning & Development Opportunities
Location Cardiff
Business Area Operations
Workplace Type Onsite
About Princes
The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.
Benefits
Benefits
- Cash Car Allowance
- 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off
- 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer
- Hybrid & Flexible Working - 4 Days in Office / 1 Day WFH
- Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days
- Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies
- Life Assurance Cover
- Private Medical Insurance
- Critical Illness Cover
- Learning & Development Opportunities
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Princes Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Managers in logistics (SOC 1243) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~31k in sampleSOC 1243
- Middle half £37,232–58,604
- Median £46,540
- Going rate £44,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,410
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Princes Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1243 going rate of £44,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.