Planner

Operational Planner / Scheduler

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Southern Leicestershire

Working Hours: 9am to 5pm

We are in search of an Operational Planner / Scheduler to join a market-leading company at their office in southern Leicestershire. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in scheduling/planning, logistics, or project management. If you are highly organised, detail-oriented, and IT literate, we would like to hear from you.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Fully understand the Client audit schedules and scheduling rules/requirements.
• Allocate work to the Auditing Team based on competence, availability, location, and Client priorities, ensuring on-time completion in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
• Manage auditor itineraries and travel arrangements, including diary management and UK and overseas travel arrangements.
• Provide regular updates to the Account Executive on programme schedule changes and delivery progress.
• Update and maintain accurate records using business systems, applications, and databases, including Dynamics 365 and, where relevant, the Client’s own audit portal.
• Act as the initial escalation point for Client queries, handling them in a polite and professional manner, ensuring prompt and satisfactory resolution.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders in the office and Auditing Team to maximise efficient and competent work delivery.
• Perform any other administrative duties as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in scheduling/planning, logistics, or project management.
• Highly organised with great attention to detail.
• IT literacy, with proficiency in business systems and applications such as Dynamics 365.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle queries and issues with professionalism.

Benefits:

• 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Hybrid working - 1 day a week from home after the probation period.
• Permanent contract.

To apply for the Operational Planner / Scheduler position, please submit your CV and give Reed Leicester a call now!