Logistics Planner
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Milton Keynes, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Logistics |
| Start Date | |
| Job Ref | PH9877 |
- Description
- Salary: £24,000 + benefits including 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays, pension etc
Working as part of a team you will report to the Contract Operations Manager. The job holder is responsible for the effective planning and execution of Freight Forwarding shipments (air and ocean) for Healthcare clients. This must be achieved efficiently and in accordance with strict operating procedures ensuring optimum internal and external communication both with customer contacts and the network of approved freight forwarding suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
· Managing and processing client shipping instructions for road, air and ocean freight forwarding shipments. This includes planning, liaison with carriers, confirmation of documentation requirements, shipment execution, milestone tracking and POD confirmation
· Adhere to documented processes, be included in revision of processes. Support and recommend process changes as necessary
· Communicate professionally and efficiently both internally and externally
· Continuous Pro-active monitoring and checking of physical activity and effective communication and resolution
· Report / escalate poor performance as necessary
· Cost awareness and impact, accountable for meeting KPI targets, have understanding of KPI’s, challenge all low volume shipments
· Maximise opportunities to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction
Skills and Experience
· Prior experience in freight forwarding essential (shipment planning/execution)
· Working knowledge of MS Office suite
· Good communicator (written / verbal)
· Good team player and problem solver
· Healthcare sector experience is desirable but by no means essential
Job Title: Logistics Planner
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £24,000 + benefits including 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays, pension etc
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Job Reference: PH9877
Wilde Associates is working in the capacity of an Employment Agency in respect of this role
