Final-Mile Distribution Planner (Hybrid)

Smiths News

Swindon

Hybrid

GBP 32,000 - 45,000

Full time

4 days ago
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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.

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