Strategic Network Planner for UK Transport

Gist Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M&S discount

Annual leave

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Training schemes

Job summary

Gist Limited is seeking a Network Planner to design transport plans across the UK network for the Gist/M&S operation. You will report to a Network Team Leader and use Paragon planning software to create efficient depot-to-customer routes that meet service requirements while cutting costs and environmental impact.

The role requires a proactive, collaborative planner with strong communication skills, comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to work with depots, customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or scheduling.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a logistics setting.

Responsibilities

• Create efficient transport plans for depots and customers.
• Analyse plans to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations to implement initiatives.
• Build relationships with depots, customers, and colleagues.
• Think creatively to develop smarter transport solutions.

Skills

Transport planning

Scheduling

Communication skills

Relationship building

IT proficiency

Excel

Tools

Paragon planning software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gist Limited is seeking a Network Planner to design transport plans across the UK network for the Gist/M&S operation. You will report to a Network Team Leader and use Paragon planning software to create efficient depot-to-customer routes that meet service requirements while cutting costs and environmental impact.

The role requires a proactive, collaborative planner with strong communication skills, comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to work with depots, customers and colleagues.