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Logistics Planner (12 Month FTC)Northampton (NN4 5FB)The CompanyYusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.We are looking for a Logistics Planner to support our planning team, covering maternity leave on a fixed term basis. The contract is anticipated to end August 2026. The successful candidate will be based at our Northampton Grange Park 3 site (NN4 5FB). The role offers a hybrid working opportunity, with Mondays and Tuesdays as office based and the remainder of the week working from home (subject to business requirements). The shift pattern for this role is Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00.This is a great opportunity for an experienced planner to support our dedicated team within a global company. Candidates with related skills & experience within the transport industry will also be considered. CPC is a bonus, but not essential. If you thrive on working in a dynamic, fast-paced and varied role, with a fantastic team, then this could be the opportunity for you!The Benefits- Salary of £30,366.39 per annum (pro rata)- 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days’ Volunteer Leave per year (pro rata)- Opportunity for Unpaid Leave- Free Eye Test- Employee Referral Scheme- Critical Illness Cover- Free online fitness platform (e.g., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition)- On-site Mental Health First Aiders- Employee benefits including up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers- Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge ServiceYou will have the chance to elevate your expertise, navigating the complexities of cross-border logistics and international supply chains - gaining unmatched experience that very few roles can offer.What’s more, you’ll benefit from a first-class rewards package that champions your wellbeing, values your contribution, and empowers you with the flexibility to excel both inside and outside of work.If this sounds like you, read on and apply today!The RoleAs a Logistics Planner, you will co-ordinate and plan Pan-European shipments efficiently and accurately.Specifically, you’ll plan all loads to strict procedures, maximising cost efficiency while assessing load configurations, identifying co-loading opportunities, and managing customs formalities with hauliers and brokers across Europe.You’ll also manage process compliance, prepare essential documentation, and ensure system accuracy, all while supporting operational performance and contributing to the achievement of key KPIs.Additionally, you will:- Ensure all trip and transit documentation is accurate and available promptly.- Monitor and maintain system accuracy in Carlo TMS for payment and invoicing readiness.- Report and escalate any non-adherence by hauliers or customers.- Support process improvements and contribute to ongoing operational efficiency.About YouTo be considered as a Logistics Planner, you will need:- Planning experience.- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.- Excellent attention to detail.- Strong IT skills, including MS Office and Excel.- Coaching skills.- Experience with Carlo TMS (highly advantageous).- CPC (highly advantageous).- High level of organisational skills.- Ability to work well under own initiative as well as part of the immediate & wider team within the Healthcare supply chain.Other organisations may call this role Transport Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Logistics Co-ordinator, Freight Planner, or Distribution Planner.Webrecruit and Yusen Logistics are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to join Yusen Logistics as a Logistics Planner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Seniority level
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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Management and Manufacturing
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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