Paragon Planner Secondment NIGHTS Logistics Heywood, United Kingdom

Job Title: Paragon Planner – 6 Month Secondment

Location: Heywood

Full-Time | On-site

Salary: £34,386.24 to £42,982.80 per annum (pro-rata)

About Us:

At Martin Brower UK & Ireland, we are a global leader in supply chain and logistics, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. As the backbone for some of the world's most recognised restaurant brands, such as McDonald's, we excel in simplifying supply chains and enhancing food logistics efficiency.

We believe that collaboration, respect, and innovation help create an environment where everyone can succeed. We're looking for a Paragon Planner to join our team in Heywood, helping to ensure deliveries are planned safely, efficiently, and in a way that supports both our customers and operational teams.

We are guided by our CARES Values:
Change, Act As One, Relationships, Equity & Inclusion, and Safety & Wellness. We believe that embracing change and collaboration fosters strong relationships and ensures a safe and inclusive environment where everyone thrives.

As a Paragon Planner, you'll play a key role in creating efficient delivery plans across a multi-drop distribution network. Working closely with Transport, Warehouse, Fleet, and Operational teams, you'll use route planning technology and operational data to optimise delivery routes, support service excellence, maintain compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on day-to-day operations while developing expertise in transport planning, data analysis, and logistics systems. You'll collaborate with a variety of teams, contribute ideas for improvement, and help ensure customers receive outstanding service through effective planning and communication.

• Create and optimise daily delivery routes using Paragon route planning software to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
• Work collaboratively with Transport, Warehouse, Fleet, and Operational teams to ensure delivery plans meet customer and business requirements.
• Monitor route performance, fleet utilisation, and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and support KPI delivery.
• Maintain accurate planning, customer, transport, and fleet information across relevant systems.
• Ensure delivery plans comply with Drivers' Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive requirements, and transport compliance standards.
• Communicate planning updates and operational changes clearly to stakeholders, supporting smooth execution of delivery schedules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analysing performance data and helping enhance planning processes and operational efficiency.

• People-First Culture:
  Our employees are our most valuable asset. We cultivate a supportive atmosphere where every voice is heard and valued.
• Opportunities for Growth:
  We invest in your development with clear pathways for career progression and learning.
• Culture of Continuous Improvement:
  Share ideas, influence positive change, and help shape how we work.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work alongside experienced colleagues who support one another to achieve shared goals.
• Meaningful Impact:
  Play an important role in delivering exceptional service to some of the world's most recognised brands.

• Experience in transport planning, route scheduling, logistics, supply chain operations, or a similar environment.
• Comfortable using planning systems, analysing data, and working with multiple sources of information to support decision-making.
• A collaborative communicator who builds positive relationships across teams and functions.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities in a…