Scheduling Planner

Blakemore Trade Partners

Role overview

Route Planning Officer (Willenhall West Midlands) Logistics

We are looking for a motivated and driven person within our logistics operation. Your role is to ensuring that all orders are planned accurately. We love team players here at A.F. Blakemore, we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

You will be joining a forward-thinking family-owned business which began life in 1917, growing from humble beginnings into a company that now employs more than 7,500 people with a turnover in excess of £1 billion. A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is the 60th largest privately owned business in the UK. We are committed to developing a loyal and dedicated workforce that is focused upon excellent customer service and behaving with honesty and integrity.

Key Accountabilities

Effective and timely route planning via Paragon software.
Effective MDS management
Accurate recording and communication of all daily planning to both internal and external customers.

Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience And Qualifications Required

Numerate and literate
5 x GCSE (A-C)
Experience in distribution and planning operations
Experience in using Microsoft Word/Excel

What's in it for you?

Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
Outstanding Training & Development
Proactive promotion of internal candidates
Excellent benefits package including:

Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
10% Staff Discount in our SPAR stores
Access to our colleague benefits scheme which offers a wide range of high street retail, holiday & leisure discounts
Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
NEST pension scheme
Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
Long Service Awards (e.g. 25 years service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave)

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Department

Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

40Hrs p/w

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

Staff Discount, Company Pension Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Additional Holidays, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Cover, Employee Volunteering opportunities

Closing date for applications

10th July, 2026

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