Materials Planning & Logistics Coordinator

Manpower UK; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Material, Planning and Logistics Assistant in Bicester to support production planning, customer orders and logistics with a focus on on-time delivery.

You'll coordinate schedules, manage data, liaise with customers and internal teams, and help drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role is office-based, Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, with a salary around 30k+ depending on experience and 25 days holiday increasing with service.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, logistics, order processing or similar admin role.
• Experience liaising with customers and coordinating delivery requirements.
• Understanding of production planning, stock availability and delivery priorities.
• Strong organisational skills to manage changing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel with formulas, filtering and reporting.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyse information and escalate concerns appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining daily and weekly production schedules.
• Creating and updating work orders within Sage and Live Orders.
• Checking material availability and escalating shortages or capacity constraints.
• Monitoring production progress and supporting priority changes when required.
• Providing customers with updates on order status and delivery schedules.
• Coordinating planned collections and deliveries with warehouse and transport teams.
• Producing daily production and delivery reports, highlighting variances.
• Supporting the MP&L Manager and providing cover for agreed responsibilities when required.

Skills

Planning experience

Logistics coordination

Order processing

Excel reporting

Attention to detail

English & maths

Education

Planning/Logistics qualification

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Manpower UK is seeking a Material, Planning and Logistics Assistant in Bicester to support production planning, customer orders and logistics with a focus on on-time delivery.

You'll coordinate schedules, manage data, liaise with customers and internal teams, and help drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role is office-based, Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, with a salary around 30k+ depending on experience and 25 days holiday increasing with service.