Logistics Network Planner | Data-Driven, Flexible Hours

Confidential; Manchester, Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Long service rewards

Health plan

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Rewards portal

Career development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Whistl is seeking a Central Planning Co-ordinator to join the Planning & Support team in Manchester. You will support the day-to-day planning of collections and deliveries across our network, working with planning and transport teams to ensure efficient operations and high service levels.

You will gain experience in transport planning support, reporting, system management, and stakeholder communication, ideal for someone with a logistics background who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport or logistics environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using transport management or logistics planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Support planning of collections and deliveries across the network.
• Monitor volumes against capacity and flag issues to Planning.
• Communicate with drivers, depots, transport teams and colleagues.
• Assist Customer Service and Commercial teams to fulfil requests.
• Maintain and update transport systems and data accuracy.
• Produce performance reports and share with the business.
• Look for route improvements and efficiency opportunities.
• Assist with mailbox management and wider planning activities.

Skills

Transport planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Excel

UK geography knowledge

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Whistl is seeking a Central Planning Co-ordinator to join the Planning & Support team in Manchester. You will support the day-to-day planning of collections and deliveries across our network, working with planning and transport teams to ensure efficient operations and high service levels.

You will gain experience in transport planning support, reporting, system management, and stakeholder communication, ideal for someone with a logistics background who thrives in a fast-paced environment.