Planning %26 Logistics Specialist - Airfreight

easyJet; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading budget airline is seeking a Planning & Logistics Specialist in Luton. In this full-time role, you will manage airfreight logistics, ensuring the efficient movement of aircraft parts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in airfreight forwarding, possess strong communication skills, and ideally hold a Dangerous Goods certification. This position offers a competitive salary, a bonus, and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Up to 20% bonus

25 days holiday

5% pension

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits package

Excellent staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in airfreight forwarding and operations.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless movement of aircraft parts and materials across the network.
• Build strong relationships with transport partners and manage consignments.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Dangerous Goods.

Skills

Airfreight forwarding experience

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

IATA Dangerous Goods certification

Job description

Overview

Planning & Logistics Specialist - Airfreight

Our supply chain team comprises highly motivated and dedicated professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, relentless, and uncompromising environment, ensuring a seamless flow of parts and services critical to our operations. They handle over $250M of aircraft parts, which are distributed across the European network. With an annual spend in excess of £150M, the supply chain team manages the complete end-to-end process from supplier selection and supplier management through to the delivery of goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Logistics & Transportation Manager and ensure the seamless movement of aircraft parts and materials across the network.
• Build strong relationships with transport partners and suppliers; manage consignments from planning to delivery; optimise routes, costs, and lead times.
• Monitor shipments, resolve incidents, and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Prepare accurate consignment paperwork and ensure customs compliance.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Dangerous Goods and contribute to safe and efficient operations.
• Contribute to process improvements, support urgent operational needs, and help shape the future of logistics strategy.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in airfreight forwarding and operations.
• Strong grasp of alternative solutions such as OBC, charter, and FAF; ability to recommend airline solutions for US, EU, and Asia import/export flows.
• Experience establishing new airfreight lanes and processes with correct incoterms, customs arrangements, and partner networks.
• Solid understanding of European road freight is desirable; experience in aviation, airline, or aerospace logistics is advantageous.
• Ideally hold a current IATA Dangerous Goods certification (or have completed the training previously).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive base salary (recently reviewed)
• Up to 20% bonus
• 25 days holiday
• BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
• 5% pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Excellent staff travel benefits

Location & Hours of Work

This full-time role will be based at 800 Capability Green, Luton and will be 40 hours per week.

About easyJet

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At easyJet our aim is to make low-cost travel easy – connecting millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service. Whether you’re working as part of our front-line operations or in our corporate roles, we’ll give you everything you need to make a personal impact on our growing business. We believe in sharing new opportunities, stepping up to challenges and supporting each other with our Orange Spirit.

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