Transport Planner

Company description:
XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Job description:

Logistics done differently.
How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel that sometimes you have more to give, but no room to progress? How does constant training and development sound?
Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. Were looking for a talented Transport Planner to join us on a full-time, permanent basis on our Aylesbury site for Arla. Working a typical Monday to Friday, core working hours, youll support the planning activities, allocation of routes, and cos-effective sub-contracting for the site, ensuring our deliveries get out the door in a timely, safe and compliant manner.
Pay, benefits and more:
Were looking to offer a salary of up to £30,000. We offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. Youll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.
What youll do on a typical day:
Control outbound plan, ensuring all drivers are scheduled in order to achievecontractual delivery times.
level of accuracy and professionalism
To achieve weekly and monthly KPIs as set by the business and / or Customer Service
Ensures that appropriate communication methods are used to provide information todrivers and office staff in relation to plan
To identify and highlight to management any potential improvement opportunities
To demonstrate the highest standards of customer service
To undertake any relevant training events in line with own personal development needs and business requirements
General admin duties in line with transport legislation, company policies and procedures including WTD, Tacho master updates
To ensure all drivers are within legal parameters and follow tachograph laws
Dealing with permanent and agency drivers planning
Problem solving with any issues or queries regarding the plan and/or with the drivers
A strong attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Competent decision making
Manage ASH on a daily basis  using WTD calander and Absence tracker
Monitor Agency PVA
Create and manage trend reports
What you need to succeed at XPO:
A good understating of fast-paced transport teams
Excellent communication skills  youll be speaking regularly with various stakeholders
Good understanding of Microsoft packages including Excel and Outlook

Be part of something big.
We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesnt precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion.

Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives  encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please dont hesitate to let us know.