Planning Coordinator

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services organization in Canterbury is seeking a Planning Coordinator for a temp to perm role. This position involves processing customer orders, allocating stock, and supporting planning tasks within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills along with a reliability to thrive under pressure. Join a collaborative team offering competitive pay and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Temp to Perm opportunity with career progression

Full training and support provided

Friendly, collaborative working environment

Competitive pay with overtime available

Qualifications

• Previous experience in planning, logistics, or stock control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders quickly and accurately.
• Allocate stock according to specs and company procedures.
• Support production, QC, and despatch teams with stock and order info.
• Highlight potential issues to the Account Manager early.
• Help maintain excellent communication with customers and internal departments.

Skills

Excellent organisation and communication skills

Strong numeracy and data accuracy

Good Computer Literacy (Excel Skills Essential)

Reliable, proactive, and calm under pressure

Job description

Planning Coordinator – Exciting Temp to Perm Role!

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Hours: 5 days per week | 10–12 hours per day

Start time: 6:30am (early shift) – During peak season, a 2nd shift may run with flexible start times between 10am–12pm

Weekend Availability Required

Pay rates: £12.94/hr | OT £16.18/hr

About The Role

We’re looking for a Planning Coordinator to join a busy, fast-moving operation in Canterbury.

You’ll be responsible for processing customer orders, allocating stock, and supporting daily planning tasks to keep everything running smoothly.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can communicate confidently across teams.

What You’ll Do

• Process customer orders quickly and accurately
• Allocate stock according to specs and company procedures
• Support production, QC, and despatch teams with stock and order info
• Highlight potential issues to the Account Manager early
• Help maintain excellent communication with customers and internal departments

What You’ll Bring

• ✅ Excellent organisation and communication skills
• ✅ Strong numeracy and data accuracy
• ✅ Good Computer Literacy (Excel Skills Essential)
• ✅ Reliable, proactive, and calm under pressure
• Previous experience in planning, logistics, or stock control is a plus

Why You’ll Love It

• Temp to Perm opportunity with career progression
• Full training and support provided
• Friendly, collaborative working environment
• Competitive pay with overtime available

Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Planning Coordinator — join a thriving team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities!