Job Title: Logistics Planner
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Location: Barling Farm, Maidstone ME17 3DX
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: 47.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About Us:
Four Jays, part of the Heathcote Holdings group, is an integrated business supplying the needs of all types of welfare hire across the South East. The company prides itself on providing solutions to our clients promptly and professionally, whilst continuing to expand within a rapidly moving sector
About the Role:
Four Jays are looking for a Logistics Planner to oversee and coordinate the efficient movement of goods and services within the organisation.
Responsibilities:
- To assist the Hire Logistics Manager in the day to day planning of the deliveries, collections, and servicing of the hire fleet
- To review, allocate and schedule jobs using the company's MCS hire system.
- To learn and manage the MCS platform to drive fleet efficiency
- Interact with the hire desk, fleet drivers and operations teams to ensure the smooth day to day scheduling of the work programme
- Liaise with drivers on a regular basis throughout the day to ensure
- Ensure that all queries within the logistics department are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
- Adopt a can-do attitude toward the day to day tasks
- Be prepared to assist other parts of the business with new lines of work and opportunities
- Adopt a positive attitude towards learning and complying with the company's management systems
- Contribute towards a positive business culture through attention to detail, aspiring for excellence, xgikmsk and team work
About you:
Essential Requirements:
- Knowledge and experience of event and/or hire planning and scheduling
- Transport familiarity or experience
- Good knowledge and use of maps
- Good knowledge of the south east of England road network
- Good numeracy
- IT Literate. Experience of Microsoft Office including in order of importance:
- Outlook
- Teams
- Word
- Excel
- Punctual
- Full driving license
Logistics Planner in Headcorn employer: Four Jays Group Careers
Four Jays Group, located in Aylesford, Kent, is an exceptional employer that values its employees through a supportive work culture and a commitment to their wellbeing. With over 50 years of experience, the company offers competitive benefits including life insurance, a cycle to work scheme, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic sector. Joining our team means being part of a family-oriented environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
