Logistics Collaboration Co-Ordinator

Job Title: Logistics Collaboration Coordinator

Location: Milton Keynes

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None? 

Lets Grow!!!

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter!

Employing around 850 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours.

At our core is  IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us!

What we’re looking for…

You will play an integral role in overseeing the transportation of goods from main distribution sites and co-pack sites to customers and across our storage network. This role role centres on building strong collaborative relationships across our Southern Logistics network, ensuring the efficient coordination of third-party activities to support overall success. Your ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders will be essential in optimising logistics performance.

Your responsibilities will be include...

• Data Analysis & Metrics: Maintain key performance metrics and analyse data to identify trends, assess performance, and implement strategic improvements.
• Strategic Project Support: Contribute to the logistics strategic project pipeline, focusing on future volume projections, network design, and evolving storage and distribution needs.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Engage stakeholders, third-party partners, and agencies to ensure alignment on logistics goals and achieve optimal outcomes.
• Sustainability & Customer Focus: Work collaboratively to achieve long-term sustainability while ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure full compliance with road transport laws, H&S regulations, and company procedures, while driving the adoption of best practices throughout the team.
• Change Management: Actively embrace and engage in organisational change projects to enhance logistics operations and processes.
• Health and Safety: Champion the safety of employees as the top priority, ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Logistics Resource Management: Strategically plan and manage logistics resources to drive performance improvements and optimise service delivery, target of CCF 97% & OT losses within 4%
• Cost Efficiency: Focus on achieving cost-saving initiatives and meeting cost-to-serve targets without compromising quality.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Actively collaborate with peers, key stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and third-party partners to ensure effective communication, best practices, and operational alignment.
• Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve any arising operational problems or customer complaints, taking a proactive approach to maintaining service excellence.
• Performance Leadership: Lead by example and hold third-party partners accountable to the highest standards, ensuring consistent performance and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring to this role

• Logistics Experience: Proven experience within a logistics or supply chain setting, with a focus on resource management, CHEP processing and operational excellence.
• Health & Safety Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of workplace health and safety standards, including ISO requirements, to maintain a safe work environment.
• Problem-Solving & Organizational Skills: Excellent at solving complex problems, managing competing priorities, and staying organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse teams and external partners, fostering a collaborative work culture.
• System Proficiency: Proficient in ERP, WMS, and Transport systems, with strong competence in Google/ Microsoft applications.
• Collaborative Mindset: A team-oriented professional who thrives in cross-functional collaboration, bringing together multiple stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

What we offer…

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard.  Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

• Up to 33 days holiday
• Flexible holiday trading
• Living Wage Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day
• Pension
• Annual salary review 
• Ongoing professional development

And much more! 

To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!