Transport Planner

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance operational efficiency through effective scheduling and resource management. This role involves analyzing performance metrics, controlling costs, and ensuring optimal vehicle utilization. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible dental insurance, a pension scheme, and a 24/7 online GP service. Join a forward-thinking team committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, where your contributions will directly influence operational success and drive positive change.

Benefits

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company-sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Access to MyBenefits platform with discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Savings schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning or operations environment demonstrating scheduling capabilities.
• Financially and commercially aware with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Planning peak schedules to ensure the network is correctly resourced.
• Analyzing planned KPIs versus actuals and budget; challenging any variations.
• Communicating effectively to support achievement of customer service levels.

Skills

Scheduling capabilities

Results-oriented

Financial awareness

Commitment to continuous improvement

Job description

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Salary and Benefits

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to [amount] per annum. Your benefits package includes:

• Flexible dental insurance plans
• Company-sponsored pension scheme
• 24/7 online GP service
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive employee assistance programme

You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, savings schemes, and much more!

Typical Daily Responsibilities:

• Planning peak schedules to ensure the network is correctly resourced and additional costs are aligned with the budget.
• Ensuring vehicles across the network are fully utilized and reducing the number of vehicles scheduled per day per site.
• Analyzing planned KPIs versus actuals and budget; challenging and understanding any variations.
• Controlling costs in line with budgets and proposing initiatives to support cost reductions.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues, managers, and internal/external contacts to support achievement of customer service levels.

Required Skills:

• Experience in a planning or operations environment demonstrating scheduling capabilities.
• Results-oriented with ownership of targets.
• Financially and commercially aware.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.