Logistics Planner

ZipRecruiter; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic family-run business in Suffolk is looking for a Logistics Planner to join their team. This full-time role involves planning logistics operations, providing administrative support, and ensuring smooth daily operations in a busy office environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel is beneficial.
• Prior office based or logistics planning experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily traffic operations, including scheduling.
• Communicate with customers to arrange order collections.
• Prepare detailed reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Tennial Personnel are seeking a Logistics Planner to join our client's expanding team at their Suffolk based office. This is a full time, permanent opportunity offering a dynamic and varied role within a fast growing, family run business. An immediate start is available for the right candidate. Working hours would be Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a one hour unpaid lunch break. The role is fully office based with onsite parking available. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in planning logistics operations and providing administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations. Responsibilities will include scheduling collections, liaising with hauliers, preparing reports, handling mail campaigns and contacting customers regarding orders. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a busy office environment and enjoys multitasking with a proactive mind-set.Skills:Plan and manage daily traffic operations, including scheduling and chasing ETA's with hauliers Prepare detailed reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basisCommunicate with customers in a professional and courteous manner to arrange order collections Assist with the preparation of mail shots and advertising campaigns (postal and email) Support general running of the office with various administrative duties Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal Display excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Qualifications:No formal qualifications are required Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel is beneficial A confident and professional telephone manner is essential A proactive and adaptable approach to day-to-day tasks Prior office based or logistics planning experience is advantageous but not essentialKeywords:Logistics Route Planner Office