Logistics Planner

Northampton Business Directory; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supply chain logistics seeks a Logistics Planner for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Northampton. You will coordinate Pan-European shipments, ensuring compliance and accuracy, with opportunities for personal development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days' holiday and 5 days’ Volunteer Leave

Free Eye Test

Free online fitness platform

Employee referral scheme

Critical illness cover

Tailored development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan Pan-European shipments efficiently.
• Ensure compliance and documentation accuracy.
• Support operational performance and key KPI achievement.

Skills

Planning experience

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Logistics Planner
Northampton (NN4 5FB)

The Company

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are looking for a Logistics Planner (12 month fixed term contract) based at our Northampton site (NN4 5FB). The shift pattern for the position is Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00, with two days in the office and three days working from home, subject to business requirements.

The Benefits

- Salary of £30,366.39 per annum
- 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
- Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
- Up to 10 days’ international remote working
- Free Eye Test
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Critical Illness Cover
- Free online fitness platform (e.g., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition)
- On-site Mental Health First Aiders
- Employee benefits including up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
- Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
- Tailored development and career opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a logistics professional with planning experience to join our innovative and supportive supply chain team.

You will have the chance to elevate your expertise, navigating the complexities of cross-border logistics and international supply chains - gaining unmatched experience that very few roles can offer.

What’s more, you’ll benefit from a first-class rewards package that champions your wellbeing, values your contribution, and empowers you with the flexibility to excel both inside and outside of work.

So, if you’re ready to take your logistics career to the next level, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Logistics Planner, you will co-ordinate and plan Pan-European shipments efficiently and accurately.

Specifically, you’ll plan all loads to strict procedures, maximising cost efficiency while assessing load configurations, identifying co-loading opportunities, and managing customs formalities with hauliers and brokers across Europe.

You’ll also manage process compliance, prepare essential documentation, and ensure system accuracy, all while supporting operational performance and contributing to the achievement of key KPIs.

Additionally, you will:

- Ensure all trip and transit documentation is accurate and available promptly
- Monitor and maintain system accuracy in Carlo TMS for payment and invoicing readiness
- Report and escalate any non-adherence by hauliers or customers
- Support process improvements and contribute to ongoing operational efficiency

About You

To be considered as a Logistics Planner, you will need:

- Planning experience
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good IT skills, including MS Office and Excel
- The ability to build strong relationships internally and externally
- Coaching skills

Other organisations may call this role Transport Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Logistics Co-ordinator, Freight Planner, or Distribution Planner.

Webrecruit and Yusen Logistics are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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