Dynamic Transport Planner & Route Optimisation Specialist

Vegetarian Express Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing plant-based food distributor in the UK is seeking a Transport Operation Planner to oversee the distribution network. This role includes dynamic route planning, maintaining communication with logistics and sales teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transport or distribution, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers competitive pay, ample holidays, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Cash health plan

Life assurance (4 x salary)

Staff discount on all products

Pension (3% employer and 5% employee)

Qualifications

• Good geographical knowledge of the UK, particularly London and the South of England.
• Candidates with job titles like Logistics Coordinator or Operations Manager will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Dynamic daily route planning ensuring maximum vehicle utilisation.
• Check routes on Sage and ensure correct customers are assigned.
• Maintain communication with night shift operations for delivery requirements.
• Ensure all delivery routes are optimized within working hours.
• Review routes weekly with line manager for optimization.
• Communicate changes in deliveries or routes to the sales team.

Skills

Good communication skills both written and verbal

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent attention to detail

Problem solving skills and the ability to adapt plans

IT skills for using spreadsheets (Excel) and route planning software

The ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Good administration skills

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Outlook

Education

Experience in transport or distribution background

Tools

Sage

Excel

route planning software

Job description

A growing plant-based food distributor in the UK is seeking a Transport Operation Planner to oversee the distribution network. This role includes dynamic route planning, maintaining communication with logistics and sales teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transport or distribution, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers competitive pay, ample holidays, and various employee benefits.