Logistics Planner

Job Summary

• To support the Sales and Operations Planning Manager with the planning and execution of inbound and outbound logistics activities, working in conjunction with the sales channels through to the warehouse operation to maximise sales and optimise customer service.
• Owning the relationship with purchasing and inventory to ensure the timely, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of products into the warehouse for onward delivery to customers.
• Work extremely closely with the Sales and Operations team and National Logistics team to effectively plan outbound deliveries.

What does this role Involve

• Creating and publishing inbound and outbound schedules.
• Monitoring shipments to ensure that delivery targets are met via upstream supply chain partners.
• Elevating Inbound resources and driving the visibility of key, high value SKUs through the business (Pokémon, Bandai (One Piece).
• Driving timely execution of information share and tasks through appointed owners across organisation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally.
• Ensure that main Pokémon releases are planned and executed flawlessly.
• To work collaboratively with the wider operations team to ensure product availability in the right place at the right time to service orders in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• To support the Sales and Operations Commercial Manager in gathering, consolidating and circulating relevant information from Purchasing, Sales, Outbound and Inbound planning to aid efficient order processing.
• Support with driving continuous improvement of sales and operational planning process, inputting to the construction of RACI matrix.
• Inputting into the development of streamlines workflow planning from order receipt to dispatch.
• Follow up of cross-functional actions and agreed timelines, alerting and red flags to key stakeholders and Sales and Operations Development of cross-functional KPI’s that provide meaningful information and insights to inform continuous improvement.
• Lead the Sales and Operations Planning meeting and circulate actions and agreements to key stakeholders.
• In conjunction with the Sales & Operations Planning Manager, understand the key strategic objectives for priority products and work with all stakeholders to meet these objectives within AUK’s strategic priorities.
• Attend off-site meetings, shows and events as required to continuously develop knowledge of the Sales & Operational Planning processes.
• Help to drive continuous improvement of the sales and operational planning.

What are we looking for

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Flexible and able to problem solve and adapt quickly to changing demands and priorities with 'can-do’ attitude and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Resilient and determined.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport and build trust.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment which involves working with a range of different people and departments.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office programs, in particular Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in the use of Click Up.
• Proactive, solutions-based mindset.
• Willingness to develop missing skillsets.
• A strong understanding of processes.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated and target driven.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate with and influence key stakeholders at all levels both internal and external.