Logistics Planner
Location: Christchurch, BH23
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum (D.O.E)
About our client:
Our client is a very well-established business working with lots of domestic and commercial partners supplying lighting products across the UK. They are seeking a Logistics Planner to play a fundamental part in the operational success through meticulous planning and strong communication, whilst maintaining good working relationships with the product distribution and fulfilment team.
Main responsibilities of the role:
* Fulfilling on customer orders through strong logistical planning with various e-commerce channels including, distribution centres, drop-shipping and regional consolidation centres.
* Provide regular updates to the business on logistics plans and potential delivery challenges.
* Proactively monitor and address potential delivery delays caused by quality control issues or shipment delays, ensuring timely communication.
* Approach any problem with a calm and positive attitude with the aim to reduce delays and keep the wheel sin motion.
* Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and contributing to risk identification and resolution.
Skills / Experience required for the role:
* Proficient user of Microsoft Applications including Outlook & Excel.
* A problem solver with a good approach to resolution.
* Excellent communicator across all channels including over the telephone and over email.
* Thorough organisational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
* Process-driven with strong administrative skills.
* Experience in a similar based role would be advantageous.
In return for your hard work our client includes the following benefits:
* Great team culture, within a supportive, stable and progressive business.
* Competitive holiday allowance.
* Pension scheme.
* Free parking.
* External benefits and reward scheme.
* Generous staff discount