Logistics Operations Officer

Logistics Operations OfficerJob Status: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an ambitious and analytical Logistics Operations specialist for a broad logistics/distribution/supply chain related role role with this leading European business. The role is to join a growing EMEA logistics and supply chain team however the role will be more akin to a Logistics Operations role. This is a key operational role, ideal for someone who is looking to develop /progress their logistics career across a wide skill set covering demand planning, materials handling, materials planning, logistics operations, European high volume distribution, Demand planning, Customer support/Service and e-commerce.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient supply, storage, movement of goods, supporting customer order fulfilment, and driving continuous improvement across planning (demand planning / Materials planning) and logistics processes. You'll work closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, internal stakeholders, and 3PL partners, with a focus on high-volume e-commerce environments and fast-growth distribution channels across the UK and EU.

Key ResponsibilitiesDemand & Supply Planning

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  Maintain accurate forecasts across key categories, collaborating with sales and account teams to validate pipelines.
  
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  Monitor seasonal demand patterns and new client onboarding to ensure forward-looking materials availability.
  
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  Analyse and respond to exception reports such as forecast errors and inventory constraints.
  

Logistics & Distribution Operations

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  Coordinate inbound logistics with freight providers and 3PL partners to optimize delivery timelines and cost.
  
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  Prioritize inbound shipments to align with customer demand and reduce storage costs at port.
  
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  Support logistics execution and ensure clear visibility of inbound stock via ERP.
  

Stock & Inventory Management

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  Develop stock plans to support client demand, seasonal peaks, and promotional activities.
  
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  Manage purchase orders from creation through to goods receipt, ensuring accurate ERP system updates.
  
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  Monitor inventory health including slow movers, shortages, and obsolescence risks.
  

Systems & Data Analysis

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  Leverage ERP systems (Infor LN preferred) to run MRP and generate data-driven purchasing and stocking decisions.
  
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  Use Excel and data tools to conduct supply chain performance analysis (pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis).
  
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  Participate in S&OP cycles and contribute actionable insights from data analytics.
  

Requirements

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  Experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations, ideally within a high-growth or high-volume e-commerce environment.
  
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  Strong familiarity and user of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, Odoo, Dynamics etc).  
  
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  Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) a
  
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  Data analysis or Data Insight skills to support customer success/support, reporting,  inventory/demand and materials planning aspects of this role.
  
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  Exposure to materials planning and inventory control, including forecasting and order execution.
  
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  Familiarity with UK and EU logistics networks.
  
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  Customer service experience within a supply chain or logistics setting.
  

Desirable

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  Background in automotive, Industrialmanufacturing (electronics, devices, machinery, tools, fasteners etc) or High volume consumer good (B2B preferred)
  
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  E-commerce experience working across multi-channel retail or digital platforms.
  
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  Anyone with any experience of Infor LN, Magento, or Zoho would be useful bit not essential.
  
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  Italian speaker would be desirable due to the warehouse being based in Italy.