National Transport Planner

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a National Transport Planner to manage daily routing for a national fleet. This role involves optimizing transport logistics, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving KPI targets. The ideal candidate will have experience with route scheduling software and strong analytical abilities. Competitive benefits include 23 days of holiday, healthcare plans, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid volunteer day

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Purchase shares at discount

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym discounts

Exclusive discounts on purchases

Goal support tools like Life Coaching

Qualifications

• Previous route planning experience using route software.
• Demonstrable ability to exceed KPI targets.
• Experience in vehicle recovery industry is a plus.
• Proven analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily routing and improve fleet productivity.
• Analyze data and create reports on delivery performance.
• Maintain software settings for optimal route performance.

Skills

Route planning experience

Analytical skills

KPI targets achievement

Teamwork

Communication platform knowledge

Proficient in Excel

Education

CPC Qualified

One year experience with PTV or similar software

Tools

PTV Route Optimiser

MS Packages

Excel

Job description

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Copart is currently recruiting a National Transport Planner to work as part of our team, based at our office in Bedford.

The National Transport Planner is responsible for managing the efficient and effective day-to-day routing of all Copart’s collections, deliveries, and returns for the entire national fleet of Transporters and the national network of sub-contractors.

You will continually review and increase fleet productivity at the most effective cost, whilst ensuring that all customer SLA’s are either met or exceeded. This is achieved whilst maintaining the highest standards of customer service to both our external and internal customers.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Cost-effective daily route scheduling through PTV Route Optimiser.
• Create daily reports to analyse and improve collection and delivery performance & productivity.
• Always maintain routing software settings to achieve optimum performance.
• Achieve and exceed internal KPI targets.
• Engage with subcontractors and yards to maintain appropriate performance levels.
• Provide monthly reports detailing MPM, Fleet productivity, and own driver & sub-haul usage and costs.

Essential attributes

• Previous route planning experience using route software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to create meaningful Excel reports.
• Demonstrable experience of working to achieve or exceed KPI targets.
• Proven ability in identifying new ways of working and making improvements with route scheduling.
• Fully proficient with Excel & MS packages.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience of working in the vehicle recovery industry.
• Knowledge of Apex Rescue and Recovery communication platform.
• CPC Qualified.
• One year experience of using PTV or similar routing software, preferably in a multi-site operation.

What we offer you in return:

• Time For You: Relax with 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for a personal special occasion.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, scans, and Virtual GP access.
• Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with access to our Recognition Hub and E-card collection.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Investment: Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
• Fitness & Health: Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.
• Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our life insurance coverage.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.
• Goal Support: Use tools like Mortgage Advice, Life Coaching, and our Money Hub to achieve your goals.