NFS 360 Connect, originally established as Northern Freight Services in 1978, is a long-standing logistics provider with deep roots in the North East. The company operates from modern facilities offering 250,000 sq ft of internal warehousing and nine acres of external storage space. NFS 360 Connect supports a wide range of freight and storage needs, serving customers that require reliable, scalable pallet and network solutions. Team members join a stable, growth-oriented organization that values operational excellence and efficient supply chain management.
Part of Groupe Deslog, a French global logistics business, we are exapnading and experiencing growth across all our business units and our pallet network division is a major part of this.
Role Description
The Pallet Network Planner is a full-time, office based role in Peterlee. This role is responsible for planning and coordinating pallet movements across the North East to ensure optimal utilization of warehouse space, transport capacity, and delivery routes. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing demand forecasts, designing and adjusting network plans, scheduling inbound pallet flows, and monitoring performance against service and cost targets. The role involves regular communication with internal teams, transport partners, and customers to resolve issues, manage priorities, and improve processes. The Pallet Network Planner also supports continuous improvement projects, data reporting, and adherence to health, safety, and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Strong demand planning and analytical skills to forecast volumes, interpret data, and optimize pallet flows.
- Experience with network design and logistics or transport planning, including route and capacity optimization.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, partners, and customers.
- Project management capabilities to support process improvements, implement changes, and track outcomes.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and planning tools; experience with WMS/TMS systems is beneficial.
- Previous experience in logistics, warehousing, or transport operations is advantageous.
- Ability to work accurately under time pressure, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant vocational training or degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field is preferred.
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