Logistics Planner

Yusen Logistics; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Logistics Planner, coordinating cross-border shipments from Northampton. You will play a crucial role in maximizing cost efficiency, maintaining compliance, and enhancing operational performance while enjoying a flexible work pattern and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus 5 days’ volunteer leave

Free Eye Test

Employee Referral Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Free online fitness platform access

On-site Mental Health First Aiders

Employee benefits including discounts

Qualifications

• Planning experience required.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Strong relationship building skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan Pan-European shipments efficiently.
• Ensure all trip and transit documentation is accurate.
• Monitor and maintain system accuracy in Carlo TMS.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good IT skills

Coaching skills

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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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 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.

So, if you want to join Yusen Logistics as a Logistics Planner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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