Strategic Logistics Planner & Network Coordinator

Whistl; Astley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company Pension

Long service rewards

Health cash plan

Life assurance scheme

Critical Illness cover

EAP access

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Whistl is seeking a Central Planning Co-ordinator to join the Planning & Support team. You will support day-to-day planning of collections and deliveries across the network, ensuring operational efficiency and service levels.

Working closely with Planning Supervisors and Transport Planning teams, you will monitor volumes, manage data in transport systems, and generate performance reports to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, planning, or distribution.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Well organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning of collections and deliveries across the network's van fleet.
• Monitor volumes against capacity and highlight issues to the Planning team.
• Communicate with drivers, depots, transport teams, and operations colleagues.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Commercial teams to fulfil customer requests.
• Maintain and update transport systems, ensuring data accuracy.
• Produce performance reports and distribute information across the business.
• Identify opportunities for route improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with mailbox management, administration and planning activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Transport planning

Tools

Transport systems

Job description

Whistl is seeking a Central Planning Co-ordinator to join the Planning & Support team. You will support day-to-day planning of collections and deliveries across the network, ensuring operational efficiency and service levels.

Working closely with Planning Supervisors and Transport Planning teams, you will monitor volumes, manage data in transport systems, and generate performance reports to drive improvements.