Logistics Planner

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in York is seeking an experienced Logistics Planner to optimize deliveries, manage fleet documentation, and enhance logistics efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in logistics, strong organizational skills, and a proactive problem-solving approach. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with significant impact on operational success.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in logistics planning or administration.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule deliveries to meet customer requirements.
• Maximise load efficiency and reduce costs using in-house planning systems.
• Manage fleet-related documentation and liaise with subcontractors.

Skills

Logistics planning

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Consortium Professional Recruitment are proud to be working with a dynamic and fast-growing manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Logistics Planner. This role will focus on planning efficient deliveries, managing subcontractor logistics, and handling key administrative tasks related to vehicle management, fleet planning, and cost control. Youll work cross-functionally to ensure customer and operational requirements are consistently met.
About the role:
As the Logistics Planner, your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Plan and schedule deliveries to meet customer requirements, prioritising internal fleet.
• Maximise load efficiency and reduce costs using in-house planning systems.
• Manage fleet-related documentation, including vehicle checks, fuel usage, and timesheets.
• Liaise with subcontractors, manage their invoicing, and support accurate reconciliation.
• Coordinate returns between sites and arrange hotel bookings for fleet drivers.
• Monitor and record vehicle mileage and assist with fleet maintenance planning.
• Ensure accurate delivery of products and accessories, including direct-to-customer orders.
• Support the business in improving logistics efficiency and maintaining service excellence.

About you:

• 3 years experience in logistics planning or administration.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Confident working with planning systems and analysing data.
• Proactive problem-solver with a logical, analytical mindset.
• Comfortable working independently and in a fast-paced team.
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills.

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you havent received a reply from us within 14 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise.

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