Logistics Planning Coordinator — Flexible Hours & Growth

Whistl Ltd; Boothstown; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days

Company Pension

Long service rewards

Health cash plan

Life Assurance

Critical Illness cover

Rewards portal

Career development

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Whistl Ltd in Boothstown, Greater Manchester, is seeking a Central Planning Co-ordinator to support day‑to‑day planning of collections and deliveries across the network. You will work with the Planning Supervisor and Transport teams to ensure efficient operations and high service levels.

The role requires experience in transport or logistics, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Occasional travel and flexible hours are possible.

Qualifications

• Experience within a transport, logistics, planning, or distribution environment.
• Good knowledge of UK geography and road networks.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively and see tasks through to completion.
• Experience using transport management or logistics planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning of collections and deliveries across the network's van fleet.
• Monitor volumes against capacity and highlight issues to the Planning team.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, depots, transport teams, and operational colleagues.
• Work closely with Customer Service and Commercial teams to fulfil customer collection requests.
• Maintain and update transport systems, ensuring data accuracy and overall system housekeeping.
• Produce performance reports and distribute information across the wider business.
• Identify opportunities for route improvements and support efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with shared mailbox management, administration, and wider planning activities.

Skills

Transport & logistics

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Whistl Ltd in Boothstown, Greater Manchester, is seeking a Central Planning Co-ordinator to support day‑to‑day planning of collections and deliveries across the network. You will work with the Planning Supervisor and Transport teams to ensure efficient operations and high service levels.

The role requires experience in transport or logistics, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Occasional travel and flexible hours are possible.