Logistics Planner
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Occupation Type
Transport and distribution clerks and assistants
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
The Company
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
The role
We are looking for a Logistics Planner based at our Northampton SDC site (NN7 2FR). This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-orientated professional with planning experience to join our innovative and supportive supply chain team.
You will have the chance to elevate your expertise, navigating the complexities of cross-border logistics and international supply chains, gaining unmatched experience that very few roles can offer.
The shift pattern for the position is Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00, with two days in the office and three days working from home, subject to business requirements. This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential to go permanent.
The Benefits
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
The role
We are looking for a Logistics Planner based at our Northampton SDC site (NN7 2FR). This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-orientated professional with planning experience to join our innovative and supportive supply chain team.
You will have the chance to elevate your expertise, navigating the complexities of cross-border logistics and international supply chains, gaining unmatched experience that very few roles can offer.
The shift pattern for the position is Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00, with two days in the office and three days working from home, subject to business requirements. This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential to go permanent.
The Benefits
- Salary of £30,366.39 per annum
- Co-ordinate and plan Pan-European shipments efficiently and accurately.
- Plan all loads to strict procedures, maximising cost efficiency while assessing load configurations, identifying co-loading opportunities, and managing customs formalities with hauliers and brokers across Europe.
- Manage process compliance, prepare essential documentation, and ensure system accuracy, all while supporting operational performance and contributing to the achievement of key KPIs.
- Previous experience in a planning role (ideally within a logistics operation).
- Experience of working within a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, including MS Office and Excel (previous use of transport management systems is desirable).
- The ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
In Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process but we encourage the candidates to use them to enhance their application and not replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and exper
ience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.