We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Despatch Co-ordinator/Planner for our warehouse operation in Minworth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse and trunking operations. The candidate must also have experience dealing with drivers/Warehouse Operatives and be highly proficient using warehouse systems and Microsoft Office.
Working hours 15:00-00:00 Monday - Friday
Key Responsibilities:
* Scheduling the movement of (Apply online only) tonnes of product per night utilising employed drivers along with agency drivers
* Allocating work to Warehouse Operatives
* Forecast resources required and make sure all relevant resource is booked and available
* Plan daily movements whilst liaising with all other departments for resource availability
* Complete all required administration work
* Brief and despatch drivers & Warehouse Operatives
* Communicate with drivers throughout the day to ensure deliveries are on time and deal with any issues that may arise
* Communicate with Sales and warehouse teams around the country via telephone and email
Qualifications/Skills:
* Previous experience within a Warehouse / Transport planning role with the ability to schedule drivers and vehicles
* Excellent communication and administration skills
* Engage with colleagues around the group at all levels.
* Work logically and systematically to solve problems and influence others.
* Hands on approach, not afraid to get involved
* Good networking skills
* Advanced computer literacy especially with Microsoft applications
* Self-motivated and enthusiastic, able to work on own initiative.
* Good geographical knowledge of the UK
Preferred Qualifications:
* Counterbalance forklift certification
* VNA / LLOP certification
What can you expect in return?
* 30 days annual holiday entitlement plus statutory bank holidays
* no weekend's other than the annual stock take
* company pension scheme
* discount retail benefit portal access
* employee assistance programme
If you meet and can demonstrate the required criteria above we would love to hear from you, send us your CV to apply.
Premier Paper Group Limited are an equal opportunities employer
Salary description
£1.00 - £32535.00 per year