Transport Planner

Life in this role
As part of our,  Transport Logistics division , we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a  Transport Planner .
Salary:  Up to £31,000 per annum, depending on experience

Shift:  4 on 4 off nights, 18:00-6:00
Maternity Cover - Fixed-Term Contract until October 2027
As a Transport Planner you will be contributing to the success of the transport team, you will be responsible for completing and overseeing the day-to-day planning function of the transport operation. A highly motivated and driven individual, you will be experienced at working in a quick and fast-paced environment and be able to deal with day to day challenges in providing an effective transport plan.
Key Duties of a Night Transport Planner:
Work with Transport and Warehouse teams, to create an efficient transport plan using the latest TMS
Subcontracting and planning orders from multiple sites across the UK
Planning daily workload of fleet: vehicles based on site and out bases
Reporting problems and dealing with issues and any queries that may arise
Planning collections per day on a time critical basis
Maintaining and exceeding agreed KPI's
Proactively look for continuous improvements
Be able to make decisions under pressure and to a tight timescale
Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business particularly at peak periods during the year

Job requirements

What you'll need ...
Good geographical knowledge of the UK
Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Work and Outlook
CPC Desirable but not required

Experience of planning 100+ tractor units across multiple depots
Excellent communication skills and ability to succeed in a pressurised environment
Customer focus on delivery performance
Commercially and Financially astute and driven to deliver exceptional results.

Experience of using a TMS system
Experience in an FMCG environment
Strong analytical and excel capability across standard formulasv