Logistics Operations Officer - Berkshire

Logistics Operations Officer

Job 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 Responsibilities

Demand & 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, Industrial manufacturing (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.