Job Description
Logistics Operations Officer
Job Status: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Office based role Monday to Friday
£35000-£40000 salary
We are seeking an ambitious and analytical Logistics Operations specialist for a broad logistics/distribution/supply chain related role role with this leading European business. The role is to join a growing EMEA logistics and supply chain team however the role will be more akin to a Logistics Operations role. This is a key operational role, ideal for someone who is looking to develop /progress their logistics career across a wide skill set covering demand planning, materials handling, materials planning, logistics operations, European high volume distribution, Demand planning, Customer support/Service and e-commerce.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient supply, storage, movement of goods, supporting customer order fulfilment, and driving continuous improvement across planning (demand planning / Materials planning) and logistics processes. You'll work closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, internal stakeholders, and 3PL partners, with a focus on high-volume e-commerce environments and fast-growth distribution channels across the UK and EU.
Key Responsibilities
Demand & Supply Planning
* Maintain accurate forecasts across key categories, collaborating with sales and account teams to validate pipelines.
* Monitor seasonal demand patterns and new client onboarding to ensure forward-looking materials availability.
* Analyse and respond to exception reports such as forecast errors and inventory constraints.
Logistics & Distribution Operations
* Coordinate inbound logistics with freight providers and 3PL partners to optimize delivery timelines and cost.
* Prioritize inbound shipments to align with customer demand and reduce storage costs at port.
* Support logistics execution and ensure clear visibility of inbound stock via ERP.
Stock & Inventory Management
* Develop stock plans to support client demand, seasonal peaks, and promotional activities.
* Manage purchase orders from creation through to goods receipt, ensuring accurate ERP system updates.
* Monitor inventory health including slow movers, shortages, and obsolescence risks.
Systems & Data Analysis
* Leverage ERP systems (Infor LN preferred) to run MRP and generate data-driven purchasing and stocking decisions.
* Use Excel and data tools to conduct supply chain performance analysis (pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis).
* Participate in S&OP cycles and contribute actionable insights from data analytics.
Requirements
* Experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations, ideally within a high-growth or high-volume e-commerce environment.
* Strong familiarity and user of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, Odoo, Dynamics etc).
* Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) a
* Data analysis or Data Insight skills to support customer success/support, reporting, inventory/demand and materials planning aspects of this role.
* Exposure to materials planning and inventory control, including forecasting and order execution.
* Familiarity with UK and EU logistics networks.
* Customer service experience within a supply chain or logistics setting.
Desirable
* Background in automotive, Industrial manufacturing (electronics, devices, machinery, tools, fasteners etc) or High volume consumer good (B2B preferred)
* E-commerce experience working across multi-channel retail or digital platforms.
* Anyone with any experience of Infor LN, Magento, or Zoho would be useful bit not essential.
* Italian speaker would be desirable due to the warehouse being based in Italy.