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Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Allocation/Planning Coordinator.

Be part of the movement – and play your part

About the role

As a Stock & Logistics Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in managing stock levels across our international shop portfolio. Working closely with Category Managers (CM) and the Stock & Logistics Manager (SLM), you’ll ensure stock availability, optimise supply chains, and support commercial teams with stock insights.

You’ll be responsible for:

Manage stock parameters in our LS21 system, ensuring optimal supply levels.

Work with SLM & CMs to align stock levels with seasonal trends.

Support Commercial Experience teams & 3PL providers with stock optimisation.

Track key performance indicators (KPIs) on fulfilment, availability, and stock quality.

Oversee order management, including tobacco replenishment and transhipment monitoring.

Resolve logistics, delivery, and invoicing issues with key stakeholders.

Provide training and support to onboard teams on ordering systems and stock processes.
About you

Ideally, you will have 2+ years of experience in retail allocation, planning, logistics, or stock planning, preferably within the UK FMCG market or Travel Retail. You should have a strong understanding of sales and stock planning processes and systems, with excellent numerical and data management skills and a keen eye for detail. Experience in managing delivery schedules, forecasts, and intake plans would be an advantage. A flexible approach to work is essential, as is the ability to adapt quickly to unexpected changes. You should be confident in making calculated decisions, demonstrating good judgment and risk assessment. Strong collaborative skills are key, allowing you to build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Ideally, you will hold a degree in finance, sales, marketing, or business. A full passport is required for occasional international travel, along with a full UK drivers license.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips

Full employee assistance programme including:

Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.

Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers

Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.

Access to Breeze, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.

Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.
Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you