Booking Clerk

Poundland is looking for a diligent and organised Booking Clerk to join our team in Walsall. This hybrid role offers the perfect balance of remote and on-site work. You will support the Network Capacity Planning Manager in managing inbound and outbound volumes as per the Distribution Flow Plan.

At Poundland, we are dedicated to our core values:

• Care for our Colleagues: We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Love our Customer: Our commitment to customer satisfaction drives everything we do.
• Protect the Pound/Euro: We are passionate about delivering value and ensuring the best use of resources.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

• Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
• Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
• Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
• Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
• Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
• My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
• Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.

As a Booking Clerk, you will play a vital role in maintaining the smooth flow of goods into and out of our distribution centres. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing UK and European palletised inbound volumes to meet targets set in the Distribution Flow Plan across multiple sites.
• Achieving a balanced flow of non-import inbound volumes to ensure smooth distribution centre (DC) operations.
• Supporting the creation and upkeep of Supplier Performance metric reports.
• Coordinating the collation of delivery issue information to identify and address inbound failures and share insights for preventive measures.
• Assisting the Stock Health team with Inter Depot Transfer (IDT) Requests and maintaining related metric reports.
• Managing product location source DC indicators to ensure correct product flow.
• Systemically raising Book Transfers and Manual Requisitions between Virtual and Physical DCs.
• Sharing intelligence with Central Logistics on Backhaul Programme opportunities.
• Providing cover for the Bookings Team Leader during periods of absence.
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To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Organisational Skills: Managing multiple tasks and adapting to changing priorities.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and with the supply base.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel (Intermediate level) and experience with Oracle and Dispatcher systems.
• Problem-solving skills: Keen attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

• Proven experience in a similar role within supply chain or logistics.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Oracle, and Dispatcher.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure.

Join Poundland and be a part of a team that values its people, customers, and the value we provide. Apply today to make an impact and help us continue delivering fantastic value to our customers.

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. 

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.

Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!