Primary Freight Planning Assistant

Primary Freight Planning Assistant

 
We’re looking for a Primary Freight Planning Assistant to join our Primary Logistics team, supporting the efficient and cost-effective movement of goods from brewery to destination. This role sits at the operational heart of our international logistics function, helping deliver On Time In Full service while ensuring accurate cost control and financial accountability.

What you’ll do:

Freight & Invoice Management:

• Validate carrier invoices, additional charges, customs costs, and warehouse fees.
• Raise service POs, track exceptional items, and support Finance during month-end to prevent errors or double counts.
• Work with Logistics, Accounts Payable, and hauliers to improve invoice “first-time match” rates.

Direct Delivery Planning:

• Maintain and update delivery trackers daily, providing accurate, timely information.
• Liaise with carriers, customers, and warehouses to resolve queries and confirm delivery status.
• Monitor quay rent risks, chase early slot requests, and avoid unnecessary storage costs.
• Analyse delivery performance trends and prepare reports for stakeholders.

Data Accuracy & Reporting:

• Maintain PO and ETA data in ERP systems (SAP/Transwide).
• Chase carriers for missing container, ETA, or delivery information.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports on freight costs and delivery performance.
• Log and report carrier delays and incidents.

Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with Customer Collaboration, Supply Planning, Finance, carriers, and customers.
• Attend performance review meetings with carriers and 3PLs.
• Provide cover for the wider Logistics team and support strategic improvement projects.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in supply chain/logistics, ideally in a fast-paced, high-volume, process-driven environment.
• ERP experience (SAP desirable) and strong Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Relationship management with customers or suppliers.

Who you are:

Customer-focused, resilient, and detail-driven. Able to work calmly under pressure, balance independence with teamwork, problem-solve positively, and consistently maintain high professional standards

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs.  We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform. 

Asahi UK (AUK), part of Asahi Europe & International Ltd, aims to enrich consumer experiences through innovation, high-quality service and an exceptional portfolio of premium beer, ale and cider brands including, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Meantime, Fuller’s London Pride and Cornish Orchards. Our aim is to be the leading super premium beer business in the UK, through a brand mix that creates a compelling proposition. At AUK we operate as an end to end business unit responsible for sales, marketing, customer operations, production, supply chain and wholesale operations in the UK & Ireland. For further information, visit www.asahibeer.co.uk

Asahi Europe & International is a subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings Ltd, a global beverage and food company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. Employing > 12,000 people, Asahi Europe & International is the custodian for leading super premium lager brands Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Asahi Super Dry, plus international Czech lager brands, Pilsner Urquell and Kozel. The business has world-class brewing and production facilities in 8 markets – UK, NL, ITL, PL, CZ, SK, HU, RO. In most of these markets, we are the leading brewer with full portfolio of famous brands. Commercial operations in other parts of Europe, USA, Canada, LatAm, Africa and Asia are served through our global distribution network. With state-of-the-art facilities, some of the best brewers in the world, quality ingredients, and a culture based on innovation and collaboration, Asahi offers the best quality of beer to beer lovers worldwide. More information can be found at www.asahiinternational.com