Night shift Transport Planner

Bis Henderson; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bis Henderson in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Night shift Transport Planner to join the team in Lutterworth. This role focuses on planning road transport for a major client and ensuring smooth operations during the night shift.

You will work with the fleet and 3rd party providers, negotiate rates, plan orders for large-scale UK customers, and deliver value through proactive project work while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in night shift transport planning is essential.
• FMCG sector experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent spoken and written communication.
• Team-focused with a methodical approach.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of drivers' hours is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders and create a road transport plan.
• Coordinate with own fleet and third-party suppliers.
• Assist in negotiating rates with customers and providers.
• Plan orders for large-scale UK customers.
• Build relationships with providers, warehouses and customers.
• Ensure contracts meet financial and service requirements.
• Deliver added value through project work.
• Monitor operations to ensure compliance and customer requests.

Skills

Previous Transport Planning experience

FMCG sector experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Driver's hours knowledge

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Night shift Transport Planner

Mon - Fri

33,000 rising to 35,000 in due time

Lutterworth

Our client are continuing to expand and we are currently seeking an experienced Night shift Transport Planner to join their day shift team. This is a great opportunity to secure a stable role with excellent development prospects in a supportive working environment. You will help ensure the smooth running of our transport operation for a major client and recognised brand.

Role Responsibilities:

• Receiving customer orders and creating a road transport plan


• Liaising directly with own fleet and 3rd party transport suppliers


• Assist in negotiating rates with both customers and transport providers


• Take ownership and responsibility for successfully planning orders for large scale customers across the UK


• Build and maintain relationships with transport providers, warehouses, and customers


• Ensuring the financial and service requirements of the contracts are achieved


• Delivering added-value to the customer through innovative project work


• Proactively monitor all areas of key sensitivity ensuring compliance to process and customer request.

Key Skills

• Previous Transport Planning experience


• Experience in the FMCG sector - preferred


• Excellent attention to detail


• You will have excellent communication skills, spoken and written


• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team


• A methodical and structured approach to problem solving


• An approachable attitude and a flexible approach to work


• Strong PC Literacy including Word & Excel in a business capacity


• Knowledge of driver's hours is beneficial but not essential


• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.