Transport Network Planner: Fast-Paced Logistics Optimizer

Gist Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M&S discount

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan discount

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

App-based discounts

Wellbeing support

Tailored induction and training

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Gist Ltd is seeking a Network Planner to coordinate transport movements for Marks & Spencer and Ocado across the UK. You will build efficient plans, respond to live issues and drive improvements with sites, suppliers and customers.

This 12-month fixed-term contract welcomes a proactive problem-solver who communicates clearly and works well under pressure. You’ll report to a Network Team Leader, plan from food manufacturers to regional centres, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality service

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or scheduling in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable using IT systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan product movements from manufacturers to regional distribution centres to optimise network use.
• Monitor plans to achieve KPIs and identify efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Review depot and customer plans for opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Plan replenishment and return of delivery equipment from regional centres to suppliers.
• Respond quickly to live customer and operational issues.
• Communicate with customers, sites, suppliers and colleagues by phone and email.
• Collaborate with wider transport and logistics to deliver the best service.
• Think creatively to solve transport and network challenges.
• Maintain focus on service, cost and operational performance.

Skills

Transport planning

Scheduling

Communication

Excel

IT systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gist Ltd is seeking a Network Planner to coordinate transport movements for Marks & Spencer and Ocado across the UK. You will build efficient plans, respond to live issues and drive improvements with sites, suppliers and customers.

This 12-month fixed-term contract welcomes a proactive problem-solver who communicates clearly and works well under pressure. You’ll report to a Network Team Leader, plan from food manufacturers to regional centres, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality service