Global Shipping Planner

PENTLAND; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global family business in Blackburn is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to manage inbound shipments and ensure exceptional service through collaboration with 3PL partners. The ideal candidate will have shipping experience, organizational skills, and proficiency in the MS Suite. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and various health and family-friendly perks.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + discretionary bonus

25 Days Holiday

Brand discounts and perks

Generous parental leave policies

Health-related perks

Travel perks for eco-friendly commuting

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping is desirable.
• Ability to work unsupervised and adapt to change.
• Organised with self-motivation and workload management.

Responsibilities

• Process inbound shipments by air, sea, and road.
• Work with 3PL partners for exceptional service.
• Ensure key deadlines are met for customs entries.

Skills

Shipping experience

Ability to prioritise workload

Organised and self-motivated

Knowledge of MS Suite

Job description

We're Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

WHAT'S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?

To work within the Shipping team, working closely with 3PL partners to support day-to-day operational processes and deliver exceptional service for our brands and customers.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

• Process inbound shipments by air, sea and road.
• Work with nominated 3PL partners to provide exceptional service to our brand and customers.
• Work closely with the operations team to manage workload priorities and ensure that key issues are raised on a timely basis.
• To ensure key deadlines are met to facilitate customs entries and achieve delivery of shipments as required by or distribution centres and customers.
• To work closely with our brands and internal teams in all shipping matters to support them in any area where assistance can be provided.

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?

• Shipping experience is desirable.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and ability to work unsupervised.
• Organised, self‑motivated and able to adapt to the ever‑changing supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of MS Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Perform additional duties when required.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• Competitive Salary + discretionary bonus
• 25 Days Holiday: Increases with length of service and the option to purchase additional days to suit your needs.
• Discounts: Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sports), Sample Sales, and other retail discounts and perks.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits: Generous enhanced parental leave policies
• Health Perks: Choose from a variety of health‑related perks including medical cash plan, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym and fitness discounts, dental insurance, eye care, and health screening to maintain your wellbeing.
• Travel Perks: Take advantage of our season ticket loan, cycle to work schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on home charging units to support eco‑friendly commuting.
• Flexible Working: We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day earlier or later to help with commute costs or personal commitments.
• Chance to join our Charity, D&I and Sustainability employee networks.

As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores, and office environment.

We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.