Logistics Planner

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Join Our Supply Chain Team

We are looking for an organised and proactive Logistics Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Stallingborough. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and logistics experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and plays a key role in ensuring customer orders are delivered efficiently and on time.

As a Logistics Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating logistics activities, supporting customs processes, and working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure the smooth movement of goods across the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the logistics of customer orders across the UK and EU markets.

• Process export and import customs documentation for EU shipments.

• Support the deep-sea logistics team with availability dates and batch selection for deep-sea orders.

• Arrange transport across various modes, ensuring accurate loading lists and freight accruals.

• Prepare despatch documentation and customs paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.

• Liaise with the Production Planner to ensure materials are available for shipment within agreed customer deadlines.

• Identify and implement cost-effective solutions for non-standard customer requests.

• Work closely with Customer Service and other supply chain stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and order fulfilment.

• Support the Supply Chain team with day-to-day administration, data collation and reporting activities.

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end supply chain activities.

• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

• Carry out general office administration duties, including filing, document management and meeting preparation.

• Contribute to departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role:

• Must be degree-level educated, with the ability to analyse information, manage multiple priorities and work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

• Previous experience in a work environment with proven stability.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems would be advantageous.

• A flexible approach, with the ability to support occasional out-of-hours issues when required.

📍 Location: Stallingborough, role based on-site
📋 Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is highly organised, customer-focused and thrives in a busy operational environment. You'll be a team player who enjoys building strong working relationships and taking ownership of tasks to ensure the smooth running of logistics operations.

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your logistics and supply chain career within a supportive and collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

🌍 Global Benefits Overview

• 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation

• 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme

• 📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions

• 🚗 Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role

• 🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations

• 👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)

• 🏡 Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs

• 📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers

• 💙 Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives

• 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country

• 🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive

• 🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes