Job Description

Planning Coordinator

Up to 42,000 plus excellent benefits

5 days over 7

Newhouse depot, 401 Edinburgh Road, Newhouse, Motherwell, ML1 5SY


We're looking for a Planning Coordinator to join our team at our cutting-edge distribution centre in Newhouse. In this role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring our operations run smoothly by forecasting demand and aligning shifts to meet those needs. You'll coordinate the labour and equipment requirements on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, making sure everything is in place to keep things moving.

Why this role matters

As demand fluctuates, you'll monitor and adjust plans to stay on top of any changes. Working closely with other teams, you'll make sure all planning activities are seamless and address any issues that arise to keep the depot operating efficiently - because we all know that's what keeps the depot ticking along without a hitch. Sound good? We thought so.

What you'll do

Work closely alongside the Warehouse Manager and Shift Managers to pro-actively determine recruitment needs in line with volume demands and depot efficiency targets Maintain our resource plan (including holiday management, overtime planning, movement of resource across shifts, seasonal planning etc) Support Shift Managers in reviewing potential planning risks and liaise with all site departments to make sure plans are aligned Analyse data to identify continuous improvement opportunities and share this with senior leaders Support the Warehouse Manager with budget planning, setting, and targets

What you'll bring

Experience in a logistics environment Solid organisation and co-ordination skills Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence colleagues of all levels of seniority Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyse large sets of data

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

Increasing holiday allowance up to 31 days per year A pension with up to 10% employer contributions Coaching and training to support your career development 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands in our Co-op stores all year round Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Free employee assistance programme with extensive health, financial and wellbeing support Free eye tests every 2 years On-site facilities including a subsidised canteen and free parking

A place you'll belong

We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.


We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.


Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion


Please note that we may close applications for this role early.


As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.