Logistics Planner
Location: Telford
Duration: Permanent
Salary: up to £40,000 per annum - Depending on experience
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and successful business within its Supply Chain function. Reporting to the Global Logistics Manager, the Logistics Planner will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth coordination and control of inbound logistics operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining visibility of inbound shipments, resolving discrepancies, managing freight documentation and supporting logistics performance analysis to ensure continuity of supply across the business.
This position would suit an organised and detail-oriented logistics professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with multiple departments and taking ownership of operational challenges from resolution through to completion.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating all inbound shipments to site, ensuring visibility of status, priorities and potential risks
- Liaising with freight forwarders, carriers and internal stakeholders to maintain a smooth flow of goods
- Monitoring inbound schedules and ensuring site readiness for receipt
- Managing freight tagging processes, including vendor invoice and shipment identification
- Creating and maintaining accurate inbound shipment records and system data
- Acting as the first point of contact for inbound logistics issues and discrepancies
- Investigating and resolving quantity, pricing, invoice and shipment discrepancies
- Working closely with Procurement, Buyers, Finance and Supply Planning teams to resolve issues efficiently
- Maintaining accurate shipment tracking, documentation and status updates
- Supporting logistics performance analysis, cost visibility and freight optimisation initiatives
- Assisting with reporting, dashboard development and identification of operational improvement opportunities
- Ensuring compliance with inbound logistics processes and supporting continuous improvement activities
Experience and Skills
- Previous experience within logistics, supply chain or inbound operations, ideally within a fast-paced or multi-SKU environment
- Experience working with freight forwarders, carriers and logistics documentation
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve shipment, invoice and stock discrepancies
- Good working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.
Reference: AA27101
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Logistics Planner in Shrewsbury employer: Prince Personnel
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking manufacturing company in Telford, where your expertise as a Production Manager will be valued and rewarded. With a strong emphasis on employee development, you will have access to continuous training opportunities and a supportive work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Enjoy a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, all while being part of a team that prioritises operational excellence and safety.
