Planning Administrator
GM Packaging
Location: Seaham
Salary: £30,000
Are you highly organised, detail-focused and looking to build a career in planning and supply chain?
At GM Packaging, we're looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Planning Administrator to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the early stage of their career who enjoys working in a busy environment, keeping things organised and communicating with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
You'll provide valuable administrative support to the planning and supply chain function, helping to ensure orders, deliveries and information are managed accurately and efficiently.
If you're a great communicator, naturally organised and keen to learn and develop within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
Working closely with the wider team, you'll provide day-to-day administrative support across planning and logistics, including:
- Assisting with the planning and coordination of deliveries across the UK and Europe
- Updating and maintaining accurate planning, order and delivery information
- Liaising with customers, suppliers and transport partners regarding orders and deliveries
- Monitoring deliveries and following up on any issues or delays
- Responding to customer and internal queries in a professional and timely manner
- Supporting the planning team with stock and supply information
- Updating the company's ERP system and maintaining accurate records
- Working closely with Sales, Procurement, Customer Service and Finance
- Providing general administrative support to the planning and supply chain team
You'll play an important role in helping the team stay organised and ensuring customers receive a reliable and efficient service.
We're looking for someone who is:
✔ Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
✔ Confident, friendly and comfortable communicating with people
✔ Proactive and willing to learn
✔ Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
✔ Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment
✔ A good problem solver with a practical and positive approach
✔ A strong team player who enjoys supporting others
✔ Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Previous experience in administration, customer service, logistics, planning, supply chain or operations would be beneficial, but it's not essential.
Why GM Packaging?
£30,000 salary
23 days holiday + bank holidays
Your birthday off
Genuine opportunities to learn and develop
Career progression opportunities as the business grows
Fast-growing and ambitious company
Friendly and supportive team
Opportunity to gain valuable experience across planning, logistics and supply chain
A role where you'll work closely with experienced colleagues and develop your skills
If you're organised, enthusiastic and looking for an opportunity to start or develop your career in planning and supply chain, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join GM Packaging to be a Planning Administrator as we continue our exciting growth journey.
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