Lymedale - Logistics Planner

THE ROLE

New Look’s Distribution Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a Logistics Planner to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. In this key role, you will support the Planning Managers and wider Logistics function by delivering accurate data, insightful reporting and analysis across all planning streams. You will also deputise for the Planning Manager when required, helping to ensure effective decision-making and operational continuity. The role works Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Being part of the New Look Team means you get access to a great range of benefits & perks …

• You’ll *love* our generous staff discount – 40% off for you and a loved one, and 25% off for up to 12 friends and family members!
• Get special access to hundreds of discounts from top retailers and gyms, along with free workout classes, on our rewards platform Runway.
• Plan for your retirement while you work with our contributory private pension scheme.
• We’re all about celebrating our success, so we have a profit-related bonus scheme.

• Our family-friendly policies include enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave.
• Benefit from free Virtual GP access for you and your children – it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you.
• Big trip on the cards? Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
• Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year.
• Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme.
• Driving in? There’s free secure on-site parking available for your convenience.
• Grab a bite at our on-site subsidised canteen. 
• We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust

Please note – these benefits and perks are non-contractual and may be changed from time to time.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Own, maintain and develop accurate daily and weekly reporting across all planning streams.
• Analyse logistics and trading trends to inform short-, medium- and long-term planning.
• Complete weekly and short-term DC analysis to support effective volume planning.
• Optimise delivery and collection schedules to support operational efficiency.
• Support DC labour and resource planning.
• Produce accurate internal and external management information reports.
• Act as a key link between the DC and Support Centre teams, ensuring effective communication and information sharing.
• Coordinate peak planning activity for the DC.
• Provide planning, analytical and data support for DC projects.
• Support tender processes and contribute to the development of robust planning assumptions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Support Centre teams to ensure required information is available accurately and on time.
• Monitor and allocate data-entry resources to support analytical activity.
• Present data and analytical insights clearly to relevant stakeholders and wider audiences.
• Deputise for the Planning Manager when required, including providing holiday cover and attending relevant meetings.

WHO YOU ARE (YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE)

• A strong understanding of warehouse systems and operational practices within a distribution centre environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and critically assess reports to develop effective plans.
• Knowledge of multi-channel operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience using Microsoft Access and BusinessObjects would be advantageous.
• Experience in DC projects, operational planning and solution-design modelling.
• Experience supporting projects that deliver large-scale operational change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting information to a range of audiences.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• The flexibility and confidence to support and provide cover for Planning Managers when required.