Transport Planner

Company Overview

At JINGDONG Logistics (JD Logistics), part of , we are a leading technology‑driven supply chain and logistics solutions provider. Built on deep expertise in automation, smart fulfilment, and data intelligence, we operate end‑to‑end logistics services that empower businesses and enhance customer experience. Our integrated networks span warehouse management, line‑haul transportation, last‑mile delivery, bulky items logistics, cold chain, and cross‑border operations, ensuring speed, reliability, and precision at every stage.

JINGDONG Logistics has built one of the most extensive logistics infrastructures in the world, with more than 3,600 warehouses covering over 34 million square metres of space. Our Global Smart Supply Chain Network combines highly automated warehousing with robust international transportation solutions, enabling seamless cross‑border movement. We operate 130+ bonded, direct mail, and overseas warehouses across 23 countries and regions, supported by our global brands Joy Logistics and Joy Express, as we continue scaling ’s international logistics footprint.

Joining JD Logistics means helping shape the future of global supply chain and logistics. You’ll work with smart warehousing, autonomous delivery, and innovative technology that keeps goods moving worldwide. With a competitive salary, great locations, and a supportive people‑first culture, you’ll have the space to take on meaningful challenges, grow your skills, and make a real impact in a fast‑evolving industry.

You’ll be joining the JINGDONG Logistics team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Location: Manchester, UK

Department: Middle‑mile Transportation

Employment Type: Full‑time

Working Pattern: On‑site role; shift flexibility may be required depending on operational needs.

The Transport Planner – Manchester is responsible for planning daily transport routes, allocating vehicles, forecasting transport requirements based on volume, and optimising vehicle utilisation and cost efficiency for the Manchester operation. This role supports the transport operation by ensuring routes are achievable, cost‑effective, compliant, and aligned with customer and business requirements.

• Plan daily transport routes based on order volume, delivery requirements, cut‑off times, vehicle availability, driver availability, and operational priorities.
• Arrange vehicle allocation and dispatch plans to ensure sufficient transport capacity is available for daily operations.
• Use volume forecasts, historical data, peak plans, and operational trends to estimate vehicle demand and support capacity planning.
• Optimise route planning to improve vehicle utilisation, reduce empty mileage, control transport cost, and maximise operational efficiency.
• Analyse transport cost, route performance, vehicle fill rate, mileage, drop density, driver hours, and delivery productivity to identify improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with transport operations, warehouse teams, sortation teams, drivers, DSPs, subcontractors, and 3PL carriers to ensure routes are executable and aligned with site operations.
• Adjust transport plans in response to volume changes, customer requirements, traffic conditions, vehicle availability, driver availability, and operational disruptions.
• Support daily vehicle dispatch by providing clear route plans, vehicle requirements, driver allocation plans, and delivery instructions to the operations team.
• Monitor planned versus actual route performance, including departure time, arrival time, delivery completion, failed deliveries, mileage, cost, and vehicle utilisation.
• Identify risks in transport plans, including insufficient capacity, inefficient routes, overloading risk, under‑utilised vehicles, unrealistic delivery windows, or non‑compliant driver schedules.
• Ensure transport plans are aligned with driver hours rules, Working Time Directive requirements, vehicle capacity limits, and relevant operational compliance requirements.
• Prepare daily…