Working hours 1:00pm – 10:00pm Monday – Friday

The Role
* Reporting to the Distribution Manager.
* Working 5 days out of 7 with occasional 6th shift.
* To ensure the operation is compliant in terms of Health & Safety and Legal Compliance procedures.
* The role involves planning the daily distribution from three depots, under the constraints of timings, load fill & availability of resource. Allocating work to drivers, sub-contractors, arranging start times and ensuring that they depart on time. Dealing with vehicle breakdowns and changing the planning accordingly.
* Negotiate best rates from sub-contractors
* Planning the activities, resources to achieve financial, operational, and customer service objectives.
* To achieve KPIs, changing priorities where necessary and be proactive in looking for continuous improvements.
* To ensure company policies are adhered to and administration functions completed within deadlines and maintain accurate records in line with customer/company requirements.
* To promote harmonious and effective working relationships both internally and externally, ensuring excellent customer service through a combination of communication, teamwork, motivation and leadership.

The Person
* Customer focused.
* Proven planning experience within a fast-paced logistics environment.
* Ability to communicate at all levels.
* Numerate and literate.
* Proactive decision maker and an organised/effective planner.
* Ability to effectively handle conflict situations.
* Be able to build network of allies and subcontractors.
* Have a can-do attitude.
* Be able to be remain calm when working under pressure.
* PC and WMS systems literate.
* Own transport required owing to location.

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