Your New Job Title: Logistics Planner, EMEA

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The Skills You'll Need: Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain
Your New Salary: £35k
Location: Staines/ hybrid - 2 days a week in office
Job status: Maternity Cover FTC until end of February 2026
Start date: ASAP
Working hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday-Friday, 40h per week

Who You'll Be Working for: Leading IT accessories business.

Logistics Planner, EMEA - What You'll be Doing Each Day: 
The Logistics Planner is responsible for the co-ordination and execution of inbound & outbound freight & logistics services for the EMEA region as well as tracking and administrative control of Logistics & Operations costs.

• Organisation and coordination of the weekly inbound freight with Freight Forwarder & 3PL teams for Branded & OEM warehouses
• Align weekly with Planning & ATP on Inbound priorities for Branded stock and OEM stock
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and suppliers to ensure accuracy & timeliness of shipping documents
• Maintain & develop existing reports to monitor and track all inbound shipments, intervening promptly and effectively to manage any delays that impact stock availability 
• Support the Supply Team to resolve bookings/shipment issues with the Freight Forwarder when necessary
• Find, present and coordinate alternative Inbound transport solutions when necessary
• Manage the VMI outbound order invoicing for OEM customers and associated reporting
• Raise claims for all outbound carrier delivery discrepancies, escalating to insurance if necessary
• Management of day to day of e-commerce activities 
• Prepare and present KPI performance reports for Logistics
• Monitor and report sea freight rates for Inbound and Outbound
• Raise PO’s to ensure payment of Operational Suppliers to meet business timelines
• Monitor and track invoices against Logistics budget and ensure communication of forecasted costs to finance for relevant accruals Inventory Management Activities
• Facilitate stock transfers between warehouse as required
• Execute rework activities by agreeing on price and timelines with 3PL
• Arrange stock for rework and bundling

Logistics Planner, EMEA - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Experience in relevant logistics/supply chain role
• Intermediate level Excel skill minimum, advanced preferable
• Strong knowledge of Sea & Air Freight shipping processes & Freight Forward management
•  Working knowledge of incoterms, HS Codes and duty rates is desirable. 
•  Strong organisation, time management and the ability to work to tight deadlines essential
•  High initiative, self-motivated team player with insatiable desire for continuous improvement
•  Excellent communication skills – ability to produce concise detailed reports to a high standard of accuracy
•  Highly numerate, analytical & strong attention to detail
•  Results focused – Gets things done!
•  Great sense of humour and desire to have fun while delivering results

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