Route Planning Officer (Willenhall West Midlands) Logistics
We are looking for a motivated and driven person within our logistics operation. Your role is to ensuring that all orders are planned accurately. We love team players here at A.F. Blakemore, we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.
You will be joining a forward-thinking family-owned business which began life in 1917, growing from humble beginnings into a company that now employs more than 7,500 people with a turnover in excess of £1 billion. A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is the 60th largest privately owned business in the UK. We are committed to developing a loyal and dedicated workforce that is focused upon excellent customer service and behaving with honesty and integrity.
Key Accountabilities
1. Effective and timely route planning via Paragon software.
2. Effective MDS management
3. Accurate recording and communication of all daily planning to both internal and external customers.
Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required
4. Numerate and literate
5. 5 x GCSE (A-C)
6. Experience in distribution and planning operations
7. Experience in using Microsoft Word/Excel
What's in it for you?
8. Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
9. Outstanding Training & Development
10. Proactive promotion of internal candidates
11. Excellent benefits package including: Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal10% Staff Discount in our SPAR storesAccess to our colleague benefits scheme which offers a wide range of high street retail, holiday & leisure discountsCompany Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension SchemeCompany Pension SchemeNEST pension schemeExtra Holidays - Purchase SchemeCycle to work - Bicycle purchase schemeLong Service Awards (e.g. 25 years service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave)