Working hours 1:00pm - 10:00pm Monday - Friday The Role * Reporting to the Distribution Manager. * Working 5 days out of 7 with occasional 6th shift. * To ensure the operation is compliant in terms of Health & Safety and Legal Compliance procedures. * The role involves planning the daily distribution from three depots, under the constraints of timings, load fill & availability of resource. Allocating work to drivers, sub-contractors, arranging start times and ensuring that they depart on time. Dealing with vehicle breakdowns and changing the planning accordingly. * Negotiate best rates from sub-contractors * Planning the activities, resources to achieve financial, operational, and customer service objectives. * To achieve KPIs, changing priorities where necessary and be proactive in looking for continuous improvements. * To ensure company policies are adhered to and administration functions completed within deadlines and maintain accurate records in line with customer/company requirements. * To promote harmonious and effective working relationships both internally and externally, ensuring excellent customer service through a combination of communication, teamwork, motivation and leadership. The Person * Customer focused. * Proven planning experience within a fast-paced logistics environment. * Ability to communicate at all levels. * Numerate and literate. * Proactive decision maker and an organised/effective planner. * Ability to effectively handle conflict situations. * Be able to build network of allies and subcontractors. * Have a can-do attitude. * Be able to be remain calm when working under pressure. * PC and WMS systems literate. * Own transport required owing to location. (INDPERM)