National Planning Coordinator – Fast-Paced Logistics

Confidential; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Planning Coordinator in Huddersfield to oversee day-to-day planning and delivery coordination. You will ensure customer requirements are met safely and efficiently, optimise resource use and maintain high service levels in a busy planning team.

The role emphasizes strong organisation, problem solving and collaboration with drivers, customers and internal teams in a fast-paced office environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational, time-management and attention-to-detail skills.
• Solution-focused with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Calm and effective under pressure, with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in logistics, transport or planning; knowledge of working time and tachograph legislation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer orders, delivery schedules and stock levels to meet service requirements.
• Liaise with customers, resource teams and control teams to match supply with demand.
• Monitor and replan deliveries to maximise driver and vehicle utilisation.
• Ensure customer-specific requirements, delivery instructions and equipment needs are met.
• Identify and elevate potential delivery issues, low-stock situations and service risks with practical solutions.
• Plan resources cost-effectively while ensuring safe, compliant vehicle loading and standards.
• Maintain records, volumes and management information while supporting KPIs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Data analysis

Logistics planning

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Planning Coordinator in Huddersfield to oversee day-to-day planning and delivery coordination. You will ensure customer requirements are met safely and efficiently, optimise resource use and maintain high service levels in a busy planning team.

The role emphasizes strong organisation, problem solving and collaboration with drivers, customers and internal teams in a fast-paced office environment.