On-Site Logistics & Planning Team Lead

Logistics & Planning Supervisor

Location:

Northallerton

Contract:

12 Month FTC / Day Rate Considered, c £42,000

Start Date:

Immediate Start Available

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Logistics & Planning Supervisor to join a well‑established industrial business operating across the food and health & beauty sectors. The business specialises in importing, repackaging, and distributing products across a national customer network.

This is a hands‑on management role, responsible for supervising the Logistics & Planning team and ensuring all activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with operational and business objectives. Working on‑site five days per week, you will manage a team of coordinators while overseeing daily planning, freight activity, customer requirements, and operational performance.

• Supervising the day-to-day activities of the Logistics & Planning team
• Managing daily and weekly workloads across multiple operating divisions
• Coordinating transport routes, fleet utilisation, and resource planning
• Managing relationships with third‑party logistics providers
• Supporting S&OP and forward planning activity
• Ensuring customer orders and KPIs are achieved in full
• Managing team performance, training requirements, and daily operational activity
• Leading daily team briefs and supporting cross‑functional coordination
• Monitoring operational performance, reporting, and process improvements
• Supporting compliance, audits, H&S, and operational standards
• Providing operational support and cover across logistics functions when required

• Previous experience within logistics, transport planning, or supply chain operations
• Experience supervising or managing operational teams
• A background within fast‑paced operational planning or multi‑drop logistics environments
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands effectively
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• SAP knowledge desirable
• Understanding of transport operations and driver regulations advantageous
• Availability to start immediately or at short notice preferred

• Immediate start opportunity
• 12-month contract with FTC or day rate flexibility
• Established and stable business environment
• Fast‑paced and varied operational role
• Fully site‑based position in Northallerton

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.