Warehouse Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 29, 2026. DS Smith scores B on the Alion truth index.
Our DS Smith Packaging site in Devizes is searching for a Warehouse Co-ordinator.
The Warehouse Co-ordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate stock control, co-ordinating inbound and outbound movements, managing warehouse capacity, and ensuring materials and finished goods are available to meet production and customer delivery requirements.
In addition, the Warehouse Co-ordinator will provide cover for the Production Planning function during periods of absence, ensuring customer orders are planned effectively, production schedules are maintained, and raw material requirements are met.
Safety First
Health and Safety is our number one priority. You'll be expected to follow safe working practices, report hazards and incidents, and actively contribute to creating a safe working environment for everyone.
Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate the day-to-day operation of the site warehouse and external storage facilities.
- Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through cycle counts and stock reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Monitor warehouse capacity and ensure stock locations are optimised to support operational requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of all inventory transactions within company systems.
- Co-ordinate the movement of finished goods to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Work closely with Production, Customer Services, Transport, and Supply Chain teams to ensure orders are delivered on time and in full.
- Support the efficient loading, despatch, and receipt of goods.
- Stand in for Production Planner when absent
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, stock accuracy, and operational performance.
- Support projects aimed at reducing costs, improving service levels, and increasing operational effectiveness.
About us
We’re DS Smith, a company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.
As a Safety-first employer, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards across our operations. Our approach to safety means going beyond minimum legal requirements and focuses on continuously elevating how we work safely-every day, at every level. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a brief safety questionnaire as part of the selection process. This helps us ensure that everyone who joins our team shares our focus and commitment to design, operate and maintain injury-free workplaces for our employees and everyone who enters our facilities.