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Logistics Operations Officer

DiSRUPT Agency
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Logistics Operations Officer position is a permanent role with an immediate start, focusing on logistics and supply chain operations for a leading European business.
  • Candidates should have experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations, ideally in a high-growth e-commerce environment, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
  • The role involves demand and supply planning, logistics coordination, stock management, and data analysis, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Intermediate Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems are required, while experience in automotive or high-volume consumer goods sectors is desirable.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the importance of the role in supporting efficient supply chain operations.
Logistics Operations OfficerJob Status: PermanentStart 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
  • Maintain accurate forecasts across key categories, collaborating with sales and account teams to validate pipelines.
  • Monitor seasonal demand patterns and new client onboarding to ensure forward-looking materials availability.
  • Analyse and respond to exception reports such as forecast errors and inventory constraints.
Logistics & Distribution Operations
  • Coordinate inbound logistics with freight providers and 3PL partners to optimize delivery timelines and cost.
  • Prioritize inbound shipments to align with customer demand and reduce storage costs at port.
  • Support logistics execution and ensure clear visibility of inbound stock via ERP.
Stock & Inventory Management
  • Develop stock plans to support client demand, seasonal peaks, and promotional activities.
  • Manage purchase orders from creation through to goods receipt, ensuring accurate ERP system updates.
  • Monitor inventory health including slow movers, shortages, and obsolescence risks.
Systems & Data Analysis
  • Leverage ERP systems (Infor LN preferred) to run MRP and generate data-driven purchasing and stocking decisions.
  • Use Excel and data tools to conduct supply chain performance analysis (pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis).
  • Participate in S&OP cycles and contribute actionable insights from data analytics.
Requirements
  • Experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations, ideally within a high-growth or high-volume e-commerce environment.
  • Strong familiarity and user of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, Odoo, Dynamics etc).  
  • Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) a
  • Data analysis or Data Insight skills to support customer success/support, reporting,  inventory/demand and materials planning aspects of this role.
  • Exposure to materials planning and inventory control, including forecasting and order execution.
  • Familiarity with UK and EU logistics networks.
  • Customer service experience within a supply chain or logistics setting.
Desirable
  • Background in automotive, Industrialmanufacturing (electronics, devices, machinery, tools, fasteners etc) or High volume consumer good (B2B preferred)
  • E-commerce experience working across multi-channel retail or digital platforms.
  • Anyone with any experience of Infor LN, Magento, or Zoho would be useful bit not essential.
  • Italian speaker would be desirable due to the warehouse being based in Italy.

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