An excellent opportunity in Burton-on-Trent in Derbyshire!
Flexible hours between 06:00 - 18:00 - work an 8 hour shift.
About Our Client
Our client is a market leading Dutch manufacturing and retailing distribution business with a new European HQ near Burton-on-Trent. Our client manufactures perishable FMCG goods in a fast-paced 24/7 operation turning over circa £180 million on a yearly basis.
Job Description
As a Logistics Despatch Planner, you will report into the Planning Operations Manager on a daily basis in Burton-on-Trent in Derbyshire. You will be responsible for the following areas:
1. Discuss with third party transport, forwarders, and hauliers and agree on the daily transport plan in accordance with Company policies and procedures as required.
2. Provide day-to-day support of warehouse dispatch operatives to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of resources to ensure all customer transport requirements are met.
3. Ensure that all products are correctly picked and labelled to meet the transport plan and customer deliveries.
4. Ensure that all necessary paperwork for all products is completed for dispatch.
5. Coordinate with the Veg team to ensure the timely availability of stocks for dispatch.
6. Set up and maintain dispatch stocks within the WMS system.
7. Operate plant and equipment as required in accordance with the retailer's/manufacturer's specifications.
The Successful Applicant
The successful Logistics Despatch Planner will have a varied and vast background in Logistics within either warehouse or transport planning, along with subcontractor management. You will also have the following skills and experience:
1. 3+ years experience in logistics, planning, or transport supervision.
2. Experience of managing 3rd party logistics hauliers, forwarders, and providers.
3. Experienced with either planning software or WMS systems.
4. Commutable to Burton-on-Trent in Derbyshire on a daily basis.
5. Ability to work across Monday to Friday on a flexible hours scheme.
What's on Offer
* 33 Holidays (including bank holidays)
* Free Holiday on your Birthday
* 5-and 10-year Long Service Award
* Flexi-time policy
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* 4x salary death in service benefit
* Private on-site gym facilities
* Private healthcare vouchers, such as optical, dentist, etc.
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