National Transport Planner

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport sector is seeking a National Transport Planner to optimize routing and enhance fleet productivity. The role involves daily management of collections and deliveries, ensuring KPIs are met while providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have experience in route planning and a strong proficiency in Excel.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid volunteer day for charity

Healthcare Cash Plan

Access to Recognition Hub

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Discounted company shares

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Exclusive discounts on purchases

Tools for Mortgage Advice and Life Coaching

Qualifications

• Previous route planning experience using routing software.
• Proven ability to identify new ways of working.
• Experience of working to achieve or exceed KPI targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day routing of all collections and deliveries.
• Engage with subcontractors to maintain performance levels.
• Create daily reports for performance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Route planning

Teamwork

Proficiency with Excel

Education

CPC Qualification

Experience in vehicle recovery industry

Tools

PTV Route Optimiser

Microsoft 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 network of sub-contractors.

You will continually review and increase fleet productivity at the most effective cost, while ensuring that all customer SLA’s are met or exceeded. This is achieved while 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 analyze and improve collection and delivery performance & productivity.
• Maintain routing software settings to achieve optimum performance.
• Achieve and exceed internal KPI targets.
• Engage with subcontractors and yards to maintain performance levels.
• Provide monthly reports detailing MPM, fleet productivity, and 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.
• Experience of working to achieve or exceed KPI targets.
• Proven ability to identify new ways of working and improve route scheduling.
• Proficiency with Excel & MS packages.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in the vehicle recovery industry.
• Knowledge of Apex Rescue and Recovery communication platform.
• CPC Qualified.
• One year experience using PTV or similar routing software, preferably in a multi-site operation.

What we offer in return:

• Time For You: Relax with 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays and an extra day for a personal occasion.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans, plus Virtual GP access.
• Appreciating You & Others: Access to our Recognition Hub and E-card collection.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme.
• Investment: Purchase shares in our company at a discounted rate.
• Fitness & Health: Save money with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.
• Life Assurance: Coverage for peace of mind.
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on everyday purchases and family activities.
• Goal Support: Tools like Mortgage Advice, Life Coaching, and our Money Hub to help achieve your goals.