Assistant Planner

Build the future of food
At NewCold, we’re shaping the future of the food supply chain. Our warehouses and transport network connect the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.

Join a collaborative team of doers, innovators, and engineers who are dedicated to making a real impact. Together with advanced robotics and cutting\-edge technology, we’re not just keeping up with the times \- we’re pioneering smarter, more sustainable operations to keep the world’s food fresh and safe.

To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward\-thinking environment? Join us!

Overview:
We are seeking an Assistant Planner to support the smooth and efficient coordination of logistical activities across the operation. You will play a key role in planning and organising all necessary activities to ensure client orders are processed accurately and the logistical process runs seamlessly.

Location: Wakefield
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (Night Shift) 20:00pm\-05:00am

Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will support the coordination and scheduling of orders using the warehouse management system, working closely with the Planning Manager and wider planning team to ensure activities are completed in line with client and haulier agreements. You will issue process orders to forklift truck drivers and pickers, monitor schedules and make adjustments where required, and maintain daily communication with clients, hauliers, and their representatives regarding progress, priorities, anomalies, and operational issues. The role also involves identifying and escalating issues to the Planning Manager, assisting with investigations and adhoc customer restacks, processing administrative information relating to logistical activities, monitoring and managing the planning email inbox, and providing support across warehouse planning, export works, and customer communications.
Responsibilities are indicative, not exhaustive

Requirements:
We’re looking for someone with previous planning and customer service experience, ideally within a logistics or warehouse environment. You should be confident using warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office, with strong communication, organisational, and multitasking skills. The ability to work in a fast\-paced environment, manage changing priorities, and communicate effectively with clients, hauliers, and internal teams is essential. A proactive approach, attention to detail, and the ability to support the wider planning operation are also important for success in this role.

Ready to make an impact?

Our goal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions. Join our team and help build a more efficient, innovative, and sustainable food supply chain. Your next career chapter starts at NewCold.

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting your career, NewCold provides the opportunities and challenges that allow you to grow and excel. Ready to turn your curiosity into impact?

*Can we welcome you on board as our new Assistant Planner and help continue our successful growth?*

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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