Final-Mile Distribution Planner (Hybrid)

Smiths News; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Health Cash Plan

5% pension match

25 days holiday

Training and development

Job summary

Smiths News in Swindon is seeking a Distribution Planner to optimise final mile routes and support multi-site operations. You will analyse data, coordinate demand and supply, and report on performance across a national network.

Reporting to the National Distribution and Planning Manager, you will engage with clients and stakeholders, drive cost-effective delivery, and contribute to service improvements in a hybrid role from Swindon head office and final mile sites.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in multi-site operational management or support.
• Evidence of career progression within transport administration or logistics.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise final mile routes to retailers, customers and endpoints.
• Provide insight and guidance to peers; fulfil analytical data requests.
• Coordinate demand and supply across networks.
• Manage data reporting and performance metrics.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Multi-site operations management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

IT proficiency (Outlook, Excel)

Route optimisation

Tools

Route Optimisation Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smiths News in Swindon is seeking a Distribution Planner to optimise final mile routes and support multi-site operations. You will analyse data, coordinate demand and supply, and report on performance across a national network.

Reporting to the National Distribution and Planning Manager, you will engage with clients and stakeholders, drive cost-effective delivery, and contribute to service improvements in a hybrid role from Swindon head office and final mile sites.