Planning & Logistics Specialist

Job Description

Planning & Logistics Coordinator

Salary : 30000 per annum

Location :
Near Hemel Hempstead

Hours :
Full-time Permanent

• MRP system experience is essential please do not apply without proven experience using MRP systems

We're supporting a well-established manufacturing business near Hemel Hempstead who are seeking a Planning & Logistics Coordinator to join their operations team.

You’ll be responsible for managing customer orders maintaining production schedules and supporting the dispatch process ensuring products are built shipped and delivered on time.

This role would suit a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills and experience in manufacturing logistics or production administration.

• Salary of 30000 per annum
• Stable long-term position within a growing manufacturer
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Varied role offering involvement across planning logistics and customer service

• Process and maintain customer orders accurately within the MRP system.
• Plan and release production work orders in line with schedules and customer demand.
• Prepare job documentation for the shop floor including job cards and drawings.
• Track and update production progress ensuring data remains accurate and up to date.
• Support dispatch activities by producing delivery notes invoices and certificates.
• Liaise closely with Production Operations and Customer Service to ensure smooth workflow.

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Confident communicator able to liaise effectively across departments.
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems (e.g. SAP IFS) is essential.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Self-motivated adaptable and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced setting.

Please click the apply button and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

• Shipping & Receiving
• Inventory Control
• Data Entry
• AS400
• Transportation Management Systems
• EDI
• Microsoft Outlook
• Warehouse Experience
• Office Experience
• Dispatching
• Microsoft Excel
• Logistics