Transport Planner

Wincanton; Elland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transport Planner to optimize delivery operations and enhance logistical efficiency. This dynamic role involves allocating vehicles, liaising with hauliers, and ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a supportive team that values professional growth and offers a friendly working environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of logistics operations. If you are passionate about transport planning and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Online discount platform

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Allocate vehicles and drivers for deliveries efficiently.
• Liaise with external hauliers and manage delivery lead times.
• Produce KPI reports and ensure systems are updated.

Skills

Transport Planning

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English

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Job Description

We are looking for a Transport Planner to join our team.

Job Description

We are looking for a Transport Planner to join our team.

The purpose of this role is to allocate specific vehicles and Drivers to each job, arrange for deliveryof our product and ensure processes are being adhered to, whilst always providing the most cost-effective solution

How will you contribute?

• Optimise deliveries to achieve the highest Journey payload in pursuit of optimum KPI efficiency and thus minimise cost through the production of several plans and then choosing the optimal solution, from both a service and cost perspective
• Liaise with external hauliers as required
• Understand, interpret & ensure timely delivery of all orders received from the business
• Manage the customer delivery lead-time. (ATP)
• A Direct point of contact between Logistics and Driver Support team
• Engage where possible the most cost-effective delivery solution focusing on cost control without compromising Group service level aspirations.
• Develop positive relationships with all stakeholders to ensure that all have the ability to contribute to and challenge the delivery plan.
• To be the primary link between Sales, Operations, and logistics for all matters affecting the delivery plan.
• Ensure the delivery plans reflect resource availability
• Produce strategic plans identifying pinch points and resource availability issues
• Take an active role in the Plan/Do/Review cycle to drive continuous leanings into the overall planning processes
• To work with the Sites and 3 rd Party Hauliers to identify potential improvements in both cost and service facing elements
• To provide support and information as part of budget compilation and monitoring
• To ensure the respective systems are accurate and updated at all times to take into account ever changing factors (Road Closures, Speeds, Delivery point unloading-loading times) and overall Housekeeping is maintained
• Providing training to colleagues where required
• Ensuring correct/timely changes are made within the respective systems to protect service to customer (timely deliveries)
• Producing KPI reports detailing performance across all key measures whilst identifying remedial actions where required to achieve agreed targets
  
  

What will you bring?

• Maths & English– GCSE C or above/Equivalent Key Skills.
• Previous experience in transport planning.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and have the ability to organise your own workload, prioritise duties in line with changing business demands.
• Able to consult with senior management and act as link between Logistics Planning Sales and Operations.
• Works well under pressure.
• Logical thinker with a good attention to detail and high level of commitment.
• High level of written & verbal communication skills, both in one to one and in a group setting.
• Have strong problem solving, analysis, numerical & IT skills
  
  

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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