Purchase jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Baston, Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Position: Logistics Planner

Department: Logistics

Reporting to: Logistics Manager

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours per week: 42.5 (Monday to Friday, flexibility during busy periods)

Salary: £30K (DoE)

• Efficiently plan daily deliveries including wide loads using company transport and third-party hauliers.
• Design achievable delivery routes in line with driver hours regulations.
• Obtain quotations from third-party hauliers for best value within budgets.
• Raise purchase orders for third-party transport following company policies.
• Ensure deliveries meet or exceed customer promised dates.
• Manage last‑minute route amendments due to cancellations, urgent orders or unforeseen circumstances.
• Plan wide-load routes and submit required notices on time.
• Complete export documentation accurately and liaise with hauliers.
• Keep customers updated on delivery schedules, booking at least 48 hrs prior.
• Maintain contact management system with all relevant information.
• Liaise with Customer Care to resolve delivery issues efficiently.
• Prepare and distribute drivers' paperwork ahead of scheduled deliveries.
• Organise and schedule customer collections within agreed timeframes.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations teams to meet delivery commitments.
• Handle purchase orders and departmental invoice management.
• Respond promptly to all emails and telephone queries.

• Proven experience in logistics planning or transport coordination (essential).
• Strong commercial awareness of transport decisions’ financial impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment and work under pressure.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient IT user, confident with Microsoft Office and logistics software systems.
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and Driver Hours Regulations.

• All delivery routes planned and confirmed with customers at least 48 hrs in advance.
• Delivery OTIF (On Time In Full) performance of 97 % or above.
• Achievement of departmental delivery and efficiency targets.

• Flexibility to work additional hours during peak seasonal demand (Spring/Summer).
• Availability to undertake additional or alternative duties as needed (e.g., sickness or holiday cover).
• Hours may vary depending on business needs.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

To apply, please submit your CV. For more information, contact Interaction Recruitment directly on 01733 558 877.