Logistics Planner

The Logistics Planner is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and control of inbound logistics operations at site level.
This role ensures the accurate flow of goods, information, and documentation from suppliers through to receipt, maintaining control over shipment visibility, tagging, and issue resolution. The Logistics Planner acts as the central point for inbound execution, managing discrepancies, prioritising freight, and ensuring continuity of supply.
Working closely with the Logistics Manager, freight partners, and internal teams, the role ensures smooth and consistent inbound operations, with a strong focus on accuracy, responsiveness, and issue resolution, while supporting logistics performance analysis and cost visibility.

Key Responsibilities

Inbound Logistics Coordination

Coordinate all inbound shipments into site, ensuring clear visibility of status, priorities, and risks

Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, and the Logistics Manager to maintain flow of goods and set priorities

Monitor inbound schedules and ensure readiness for receipt at site

Freight Tagging & System Control

Organise and oversee tagging of all inbound freight with vendor invoice number and shipment number, including multi-pass tagging where required

Manage EU & Asia invoice tagging and FRED creation

Ensure all inbound shipments are correctly recorded, tracked, and aligned between physical and system records

Inbound Issue Management

Act as the first point of contact for all inbound issues, inc: Quantity discrepancies, Price discrepancies, Incorrect or missing part numbers, Short, over, or incorrectly supplied parts

Investigate and resolve issues, working with Buyers and relevant teams as required

Ensure issues are clearly tracked, communicated, and closed

Discrepancy Resolution

Identify and resolve discrepancies between shipment, invoice, and system data

Work with Procurement/Buyers to validate and correct quantity and pricing issues

Ensure all corrections are accurately reflected in system and documentation

Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with Logistics Manager to escalate and resolve complex issues

Partner with DC Operations to ensure inbound accuracy and efficient receipt

Liaise with Supply Planning on inbound priorities and risks

Coordinate with Finance on invoice and cost discrepancies

Operational Support & Control

Maintain accurate tracking of inbound shipments, documentation, and status updates

Ensure inbound processes are followed consistently and support standardisation

Support continuous improvement of inbound processes, accuracy, and visibility

Logistics Analysis & Cost Support

Support the Logistics Manager in analysing logistics performance, cost drivers, and operational efficiency

Assist in tracking freight costs, accessorials, and shipment-level variances

Provide data and insights to support cost control, freight optimisation, and prioritisation decisions

Support development of reporting, tracking tools, and dashboards for inbound performance and cost visibility

Identify data inconsistencies or trends impacting cost or service and highlight for action

Skills & Qualifications

2-5 years’ experience in logistics, inbound operations, or supply chain

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of transactional activity

Experience working with freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics documentation

Comfortable handling discrepancies across invoices, shipments, and system data

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Effective communicator with ability to work cross-functionally

Experience with ERP systems and Excel preferred

Experience in multi-SKU environments advantageous

Core Competencies

Communication-Conveys information clearly and effectively across audiences

Collaboration-Works effectively with others to achieve common goals

Trust & Results-Takes ownership of work and delivers high-quality outcomes

Innovation-Seeks better ways of working and embraces change

Technical Expertise-Proven capability to perform tasks requiring specific knowledge, experience or professional qualifications

Leadership-Inspires and enables others to achieve goals and develop their potential

About US

MPG is a global collective servicing the classic British and Specialty automotive hobby. From MGs to Austin Healeys, Triumphs to Classic Mini, our goal is to be leading worldwide source for British and Specialty automotive parts and accessories. Land Rover, Jaguar, and even the Mazda Miata, our passion for amazing sports cars is only shadowed by the passion of the cars owners around the world.

We are made up of 3 distinct companies, who all share the same goals and values. Moss (Moss Miata, Moss Motors, and Moss Europe), Rimmer, and SNG Barratt, strive to meet the needs of all owners, from basic maintenance to performance products, brake pads to superchargers. We craft our own upholstery, design our own products, and source the best quality parts for the cars we serve found anywhere around the world. 

Join a team that works hard, has fun, and is committed to the future of the hobby through integrity, teamwork, and an inventive automotive spirit.