We’re Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

WHAT’S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?

To work within the Shipping team, working closely with 3PL partners to support day-to-day operational processes and deliver exceptional service for our brands and customers.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

As our Global Shipping Planner, you will be responsible for:

• Processing inbound shipments by air, sea and road.

• Working with nominated 3PL partners to provide exceptional service to our brands and customers.

• Working closely with the operations team to manage workload priorities and ensure that key issues are raised on a timely basis.

• Ensuring key deadlines are met to facilitate customs entries and achieve delivery of shipments as required by or distribution centres and customers.

• Working closely with our brands and internal teams in all shipping matters to support them in any area where assistance can be provided.

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?

You just might be our next superstar if you have the following skills and experience:

• Shipping experience is desirable.

• Ability to prioritise own workload and ability to work unsupervised.

• Organised, self-motivated and able to adapt to the ever-changing supply chain environment.

• Knowledge of MS Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.

• Perform additional duties when required.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

• 25 Days Holiday: Increases with length of service and the option to purchase additional days to suit your needs.

• Discounts: Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sports), Sample Sales, and other retail discounts and perks.

• Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous enhanced parental leave policies (including six months fully paid maternity leave)

• Health Perks: Choose from a variety of health-related perks including medical cash plan, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym and fitness discounts, dental insurance, eye care, and health screening to maintain your wellbeing.

• Travel Perks: Take advantage of our season ticket loan, cycle to work schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on home charging units to support eco-friendly commuting.

• Flexible Working: We offer hybrid working, core office hours, and flexible working, allowing you to start your day earlier or later to help with commute costs or personal commitments.

We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.

As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores, and office environment.

We warmly welcome your application.

This vacancy is a newly created role as part of organisational changes. Final appointment will depend upon the outcome of consultation processes and affected employees will have priority for consideration.