Logistics Planner

Outsource UK; Desford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Logistics Planning Administrator for a 12-month contract. The role involves improving material flow, managing inventory, and utilizing advanced analytics tools like Power BI and SAP. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in material planning, data modeling, and Excel. This is a full-time position on-site in Desford with a competitive hourly rate of £25. An opportunity to extend the contract is possible.

Responsibilities

• Improve inbound/outbound material flow and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve material scheduling, transportation, and inventory issues.
• Manage inventory levels and supplier delivery performance.
• Support production needs during off-shifts.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Build automation solutions using Power Apps.
• Perform advanced analysis using Excel.
• Use SAP for material planning and inventory management.
• Lead small to medium projects using Lean & Six Sigma principles.

Skills

Material planning experience

PowerBI expertise (data modeling, DAX, visualization)

Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Lookup formulas, macros)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Apps

Excel

Job description

Logistics Planning Administrator

Location: Desford

Contract Length: 12 months (with potential to extend)

Start Date: ASAP

Hourly Rate: £25 per hour Umbrella

Working Pattern: Full time on site. 07:00-15:30 Mon-Thurs, 07:00-12:30 Fri

What You'll Be Doing

• Improve inbound/outbound material flow and drive continuous improvement
• Resolve material scheduling, transportation, and inventory issues
• Manage inventory levels and supplier delivery performance
• Support production needs during off-shifts
• Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI
• Build automation solutions using Power Apps
• Perform advanced analysis using Excel (pivot tables, macros, complex formulas)
• Use SAP for material planning and inventory management
• Lead small to medium projects using Lean & Six Sigma principles

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

• Material planning experience
• PowerBI expertise (data modeling, DAX, visualization)
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Lookup formulas, macros)

If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Daniel McShane on 0161 694 9191 for more information.

Inclusion statement

Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.