Logistics PlannerLocation:TelfordDuration: PermanentSalary:up to £40,000 per annum – Depending on experience
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and successful business within its Supply Chain function. Reporting to the Global Logistics Manager, the Logistics Planner will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth coordination and control of inbound logistics operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining visibility of inbound shipments, resolving discrepancies, managing freight documentation and supporting logistics performance analysis to ensure continuity of supply across the business.This position would suit an organised and detail-oriented logistics professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with multiple departments and taking ownership of operational challenges from resolution through to completion.As the Logistics Planner you will be getting involved in:Coordinating all inbound shipments to site, ensuring visibility of status, priorities and potential risksLiaising with freight forwarders, carriers and internal stakeholders to maintain a smooth flow of goodsMonitoring inbound schedules and ensuring site readiness for receiptManaging freight tagging processes, including vendor invoice and shipment identificationCreating and maintaining accurate inbound shipment records and system dataActing as the first point of contact for inbound logistics issues and discrepanciesInvestigating and resolving quantity, pricing, invoice and shipment discrepanciesWorking closely with Procurement, Buyers, Finance and Supply Planning teams to resolve issues efficientlyMaintaining accurate shipment tracking, documentation and status updatesSupporting logistics performance analysis, cost visibility and freight optimisation initiativesAssisting with reporting, dashboard development and identification of operational improvement opportunitiesEnsuring compliance with inbound logistics processes and supporting continuous improvement activitiesWe are looking for someone who has experience in:Previous experience within logistics, supply chain or inbound operations, ideally within a fast-paced or multi-SKU environmentExperience working with freight forwarders, carriers and logistics documentationStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve shipment, invoice and stock discrepanciesGood working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft ExcelThe application process:Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.We will carefully consider your details and advise you
if we’re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours . If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you’re not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.About UsPrince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client.Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with.Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales.Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment.With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.Reference: AA 27101
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