Transport Planner

Bibby Line Group; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Garic is seeking a Transport Planner to join the Transport Team on a permanent basis in Bury. You will coordinate with drivers and depots across a multi-depot network, planning logistics and vehicle movements, while ensuring compliance with driver hours rules and service levels.

Strong planning software experience and CPC/licence are advantageous. You will work closely with the Hire Desk and sales team to deliver efficient, cost-effective transport solutions and maintain high safety and quality

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum transport planning experience.
• Experience with Big Change Apps or similar planning software.
• National/International CPC is a plus, and a Category C+E licence is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan workloads effectively and ensure on-time, full delivery of orders.
• Coordinate with Hire Desk and sales teams to provide practical transport solutions.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours rules and welfare at work directives.
• Liaise with maintenance to ensure vehicles pass inspections and are available.
• Monitor fleet utilization and minimize 3PL usage.
• Support drivers with site issues and end-of-shift debriefs.

Skills

2 years transport planning experience

Big Change Apps

Education

National/International CPC

Category C+E licence

Tools

Big Change Apps

Job description

## Job Details: Transport PlannerFull details of the job.| | || --- | --- || | || | || --- | --- || | Transport Planner || | VN253 || | Permanent || | Bury || | Competitive || | Are you a strategic planner who can co-ordinate with various stakeholders and think outside the box in the Transport process. We’re looking for a Transport Planner to join our Transport Team at Garic. || | What You’ll Be Doing - Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all safety rules - Management of all legislation in relation to the EU directive on driver’s hours - Liaising with the maintenance team to ensure vehicles are available for 6 weekly inspection, Including any LOLER Inspection/examination - Ensure stock is delivered to a high standard - Monitoring of all jobs ensuring the quality standards are met and delivered within the required timescales - Process of all orders and workloads through BCA - Ensure all orders processed, are completed & delivered on time and in full - Plan workloads effectively - Daily liaison with the Hire Desk & sales team to provide excellent business solutions, always. - Identify operational issues and offer support and solutions within own department and other departments within the business - Control overtime in-line with budgeted hours. - Ensure drivers capture all damages on returning assets - Ensure fleet is fully utilised and 3PL usage is kept to a minimum - Daily support and first point of contact for drivers with site issues and general concerns. This includes end of shift de-briefs. - Challenge poor behaviour in the right way and provide regular feedback to the team. - Maintain a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a professional manner What We’re Looking for Is Someone with These Essentials: • 2 Years transport planning experience • Experience with using Big Change Apps or similar planning software These qualities would be a great help: • National/International CPC • Category C+E licence • Why This Role Could Be for You: The Transport Planner will be responsible for work as part of the transport team, planning logistics and movements of vehicles within the HGV lorry loader and van fleet across a multi depot network. Your role will include various duties including data entry and analysis along with using BCA planning software. Good customer service and communication skills are essential as you will be dealing directly with drivers, and customers daily. You will be responsible for efficient and effective route planning, ensuring driver’s workloads and routes are within current WTD legislation and to also ensure customer expectations and requirements are met. As a Transport Planner your duties will also involve liaising with other departments and depots daily. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now! We’re committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Let us know if you need adjustments at any stage. We welcome applications from talented professionals of all backgrounds who share our passion for innovation and inclusion. || | Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Team Player: Collaborative mindset with a focus on achieving goals. |