Transport Load Planner: Night Planning & Subcontractors

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Whitchurch is recruiting for a Transport Load Planner to support the efficient running of our transport operation. You’ll coordinate subcontracted transport activity and work with the Transport Operations Manager, planners, drivers and subcontractors to maintain service levels and cost-effective solutions.

You'll be involved in creating night plans, sourcing external support, and maintaining transport systems and data.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, planning or administrative roles.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of UK subcontractor activity and maintain positive relationships with external transport providers.
• Assist with sourcing subcontracted resource in line with operational requirements.
• Support the achievement of subcontractor margin targets and departmental KPIs.
• Create and maintain accurate night transport plans.
• Monitor and update transport plans in response to changing operational requirements.
• Arrange agency driver cover when required.
• Maintain accurate records across all transport systems and databases.
• Prepare reports and operational information as required by the Transport Management team.
• Provide clear and accurate shift handovers to support night operations.
• Monitor driver feedback and operational performance, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Support the identification of continuous improvement opportunities within the transport function.
• Collaborate closely with the Transport Team, Customer Services team, and wider business functions.
• Provide administrative and operational support across the department as required.

Skills

Transport planning

UK geography knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Americold Whitchurch is recruiting for a Transport Load Planner to support the efficient running of our transport operation. You’ll coordinate subcontracted transport activity and work with the Transport Operations Manager, planners, drivers and subcontractors to maintain service levels and cost-effective solutions.

You'll be involved in creating night plans, sourcing external support, and maintaining transport systems and data.