Logistics Planner

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

7/7/2025

We’re looking for an exceptional Logistics Planner to join our Logistics Team, based in Cambridge. Reporting to the Regional Distribution and Transport Manager, the logistics planner is responsible for the flow of finished goods and related information to internal/external customers and regional partners.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days a week being based in the office.

About CMR Surgical

CMR is an exciting and evolving company to be joining right now. Our commitment to our goal of building a world-class medical devices company is underpinned by the ground-breaking innovation of our next generation of surgical robots and a diverse team of talented and supportive individuals.

We’re breaking new ground which makes working here exciting, it provides autonomy, opportunity and makes the things you do visible. Come and join us and see what you’re capable of.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate in- and outbound shipments of parts and finished goods
• Liaise with external partners, including freight forwarders and customs agencies, to facilitate efficient international shipments
• Coordinate special freights and daily delivery dates with customers, production, demand planning, warehouse as well as our commercial team
• Create, review and submit transport related documents such as packing lists, commercial invoice or certificate of origin to meet international requirements
• Identify and address bottlenecks to pro-actively avoid delivery disruptions
• Help to spot and implement ‘best practise’ to enable process improvements
• Manage claims in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including claim reports and follow-up procedures
• Analyse logistics performance data, identify trends and provide insights to improve operations
• Participate and collaborate in continuous improvement efforts for logistics processes and customer service standards
  
  

We’re a rapidly developing company and roles can change and evolve. You’ll be willing to turn your hand to anything within the Logistics remit that supports the team with delivering its objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have/be:

• Experienced in multi-modal transport and extensive knowledge in international trade
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles including international returns
• Knowledge of Customs and HMRC processes including HS code classification
• Well-versed knowledge of Incoterms
• Customer centric approach and customer focussed mindset
• Previous experience in customer logistics preferable
• Proficiency in relevant software such as ERP and Microsoft Office Suite
• Be a self-starter, who is resilient with strong organisational and planning skills
• Possess a high attention to detail, be data driven and have strong analytical skills
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to multitask and adapt to quickly changing priorities
• Proactive and effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders
• Degree in an appropriate discipline or a minimum of five years professional experience in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• Strong experience in international operations including import/export procedures
• Understanding the meaning and use of Incoterms
• Experience in working with an ERP system (preferably NetSuite or SAP)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience of Lean logistics, Six Sigma, Projects would be an advantage
  
  

At CMR we’re building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; what matters most to us is that you identify with our values and are passionate about making a difference.

We’d really like to hear from applicants from underrepresented groups and we recognise everyone has individual personal circumstances, so we’re open to discussing reduced / flexible / hybrid working hours for this role.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a bonus, non-contributory pension, private healthcare which covers pre-existing conditions, annual personal day for every employee to use however they wish and enhanced global parental leave pay.

We recognise that everyone has a life outside of work and at times we can experience things which are significant and can impact on our working lives. We’ve just launched our Global Parental Leave and Health and Wellbeing leave supporting our colleagues going through the menopause, fertility cycles or pregnancy loss and those going through gender reassignment; allowing them time to look after themselves and those close to them.

CMR can support with travel reimbursement for in-person interviews if you need a taxi for access needs.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

This role requires candidates to have eligibility to work within the UK.

Strictly no agencies