Logistics Planner

Hisense UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Workplace pension

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

In-house learning platform

Long service awards

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts on Hisense products

Shopping portal discounts

Restaurant and café discounts at Leeds

Job summary

Hisense UK is looking for a Logistics Planner to join the logistics team in Leeds. You will manage goods along the supply chain to their end location, maintain strong relationships across internal departments, customers and our logistics partners, and ensure accuracy and timeliness with every shipment.

You will need sharp attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, and solid Excel skills (including lookup functions and PivotTables).

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Good level of Excel and Microsoft Office required (xlook up and Pivots essential).
• Experience of SAP preferred but not essential.
• Must be a reliable team player and demonstrate good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Processing of customer orders and management of orderbooks
• Scheduling booking slots with customers aligned to forecasts and monthly targets
• Coordinating transport for bulk and direct deliveries
• Balancing available stock against customer allocations and forecasts
• Informing the business of any risk to the monthly forecast achievement rate
• Verification and processing of logistics invoices
• Other Ad hoc tasks where expected.

Skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Contract Type: Full time, 2 year fixed-term contract

Working Hours: 8:30 – 5pm with 30 mins lunch break, Monday to Friday

About the role

We are looking for a Logistics Planner to join the logistics team. You will be the key in delivering outstanding service to our customers by managing goods along the Supply Chain to their end location. You will need a keen eye for detail and be able to build great working relationships across internal departments, Customers, and our Logistics Partners to ensure we get it right first time, every time.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing of customer orders and management of orderbooks
• Scheduling booking slots with customers aligned to forecasts and monthly targets
• Coordinating transport for bulk and direct deliveries
• Balancing available stock against customer allocations and forecasts
• Informing the business of any risk to the monthly forecast achievement rate
• Verification and processing of logistics invoices
• Other Ad hoc tasks where expected.

Key Skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Good level of Excel and Microsoft Office required (xlook up and Pivots essential)
• Experience of SAP preferred but not essential
• Must be a reliable team player and be able to demonstrate good communication skills and problem-solving abilities

Benefits Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Competitive salary
• Workplace pension
• 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• In-house learning platform, develop your skills for your career and your role.
• Long service awards
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on Hisense products
• Access to a shopping discount portal
• Restaurant and café discounts at our Leeds office
• Free onsite parking

About Hisense

Founded in 1969, Hisense is a global leader in technology for your home. We are passionate about making life enhancing technology accessible to the world through our innovations in televisions, laundry, refrigeration and other home appliances.

To discover more about Hisense UK, please visit Hisense UK About

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• As a courtesy, we strive to acknowledge all applications. However, due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we may not be able to respond to every applicant, we can only guarantee that shortlisted candidates will be contacted.