Logistics Planner

7 months ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Yusen Logistics (UK) Full time

Job Ref

VTFHCB00251

City:
Bedford

Department

Contract Logistics

Salary

Status

Full Time

Type

Permanent

The Company

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are looking for a Logistics planner based in our Marston Gate (MK43 0YL )site. The position holder will be responsible for the effective planning of all European loads, 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 hauliers.

The Benefits:

- 25 days' holiday (in addition to the bank holidays) and an option of 5 days Volunteering Leave annually
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Critical Illness Cover
- Free online Fitness Platform i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
- On Site Mental health First Aiders
- Employee benefits i.e., Free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
- Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
- Tailored development and career opportunities

Key responsibilities:
Planning:

- Assist with the Planning and Organisation for Pan-European Healthcare shipments
- Procurement of Pre-Plan information
- Evaluation of load configuration and cost comparison for proposed routing using approved haulier network
- Maximise all co-loading opportunities, escalate all missed opportunities after identifying the causes
- Organise customs formalities with the relevant brokers.

Process & Documentation
- Adhere to documented processes, be included in revision of processes. Support and recommend process changes as necessary
- Trip documentation - ensure that transit documentation required by the driver is made available at the earliest opportunity. Inclusive of packing lists and where applicable CMR / EX1. Report and track all open T-Forms

Communication
- Provide clear and timely communication of proposed routing plans via Traffic Sheet/Trackers - notifying sites of the proposed plan to agreed deadline
- Communicate professionally and efficiently both internally and externally
- Report / escalate poor haulier / customer adherence as necessary

Cost and System
- System Accuracy Carlo TMS - ensuring system data is up to date and accurate within the agreed timelines in readiness for confirmation / payment / invoicing
- Cost awareness and impact, accountable for meeting KPI targets (both individual and Operational), have an understanding of KPI’s, challenge all low volume shipments.

Key requirements:

- Planning experience
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- strong communication skills
- Highly organised
- Ability to work under pressure and meet the deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good IT skills -MS office and excel.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
- Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization as well as clients
- Coaching skills.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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