Planning Administrator

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Planning Administrator to support their planning team in Chesterfield. Responsibilities include managing customer orders and queries, recording information, and maintaining effective communication with the operations team. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Punctual, organised & hardworking.
• High level of flexibility, commitment and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning team by ensuring customer requests/orders are managed effectively.
• Record all email traffic and relevant information accurately.
• Liaise with operations team to ensure communication of key details.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Proactive Personnel is recruiting for a Planning Administrator for our client bases in Holmewood.

You will effectively support the planning team by ensuring that all relevant customer requests / orders and queries are acknowledged in a timely manner and all relevant information is accurately captured and recorded and dealt with as necessary and entered on the companies’ planning schedules

Duties:

• To form a close working relationship with the planning team & transport team
• To monitor and accurately record all email traffic coming in to the business and that all relevant information is captured and recorded in the correct location on the system
• Ensure any paperwork sent by customers is made available to the operations team
• Assist with all Customer Queries and provide information to all relevant parties
• Liaise with the day-to-day operations team to ensure accurate communication of key details
• Booking in & out of deliveries/collections on a day-to-day basis
• Ensure all jobs/movements on the system are planned and allocated to the available driver workforce
• Assist the planner if required in liaising with drivers E.G Communicate required tasks etc

Requirements:

• It is essential to have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Candidate must be punctual, organised & hardworking
• This position requires the person to have a high level of flexibility, commitment and motivation and be able to use own initiative. They will also need to be assertive with an outgoing nature, meeting customer expectations and requirements.
• Must have strong organizational & problem-solving skills & ability to multitask paying attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience in temperature-controlled supply chain industry is beneficial but not essential
• Ideal candidate needs to have a good geographical knowledge base understanding time management
• Understanding of drivers working/driving rules & regulations will be beneficial

Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 to 17:00

Pay:

• £12.21