Logistics Planner

Four Jays Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Employee wellbeing support

Electric car salary sacrifice

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

GymFlex

Job summary

Four Jays are seeking a Logistics Planner to oversee and coordinate the movement of goods within Barling Farm, Maidstone ME17 3DX. The role is full-time and permanent, with 47.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

You will assist with deliveries, use the MCS system, liaise with drivers and operations, and contribute to a proactive team culture while ensuring efficient scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience in event or hire planning and scheduling.
• Good knowledge of the south east England road network.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Hire Logistics Manager in the day-to-day planning of deliveries, collections and servicing of the hire fleet.
• Review, allocate and schedule jobs using the company's MCS hire system.
• Learn and manage the MCS platform to drive fleet efficiency.
• Interact with the hire desk, fleet drivers and operations teams to ensure smooth day-to-day scheduling of the work programme.
• Liaise with drivers regularly to ensure timely communications and problem solving.
• Ensure that all queries within the logistics department are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.
• Adopt a can-do attitude toward day-to-day tasks and support other parts of the business with new lines of work.

Skills

Event planning

Scheduling

Transport familiarity

Maps knowledge

Numeracy

Punctuality

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Planner

Location: Barling Farm, Maidstone ME17 3DX

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 47.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About Us

Four Jays, part of the Heathcote Holdings group, is an integrated business supplying the needs of all types of welfare hire across the South East. The company prides itself on providing solutions to our clients promptly and professionally, whilst continuing to expand within a rapidly moving sector

About the Role

Four Jays are looking for a Logistics Planner to oversee and coordinate the efficient movement of goods and services within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Hire Logistics Manager in the day to day planning of the deliveries, collections, and servicing of the hire fleet
• To review, allocate and schedule jobs using the company's MCS hire system.
• To learn and manage the MCS platform to drive fleet efficiency
• Interact with the hire desk, fleet drivers and operations teams to ensure the smooth day to day scheduling of the work programme
• Liaise with drivers on a regular basis throughout the day to ensure
• Ensure that all queries within the logistics department are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
• Adopt a can-do attitude toward the day to day tasks
• Be prepared to assist other parts of the business with new lines of work and opportunities
• Adopt a positive attitude towards learning and complying with the company's management systems
• Contribute towards a positive business culture through attention to detail, aspiring for excellence, and team work

About you

Essential Requirements

• Knowledge and experience of event and/or hire planning and scheduling
• Transport familiarity or experience
• Good knowledge and use of maps
• Good knowledge of the south east of England road network
• Good numeracy
• IT Literate. Experience of Microsoft Office including in order of importance:
• Outlook
• Teams
• Word
• Excel
• Punctual

Benefits

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; Logistics Planner, Transport Operations Executive, Goods In Coordinator, Distribution Co-Ordinator, Operations Administrator, Logistics Operations Executive, Import Co-Ordinator, Export Coordinator, Logistics Administrator, Logistics Coordinator, Shipment Coordinator, Export, Transport Coordinator, Logistics Supervisor, , Stock Control Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Operations Administrator may also be considered for this role