Transport Planner

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Holywell; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Holywell is looking for a Transport Planner to manage shipments and fleet allocation. Candidates should have experience in a fast-paced transport environment and excellent communication skills. The role features a salary of up to £32,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional employee benefits. Join a diverse team and contribute to efficient operations.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced transport environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of compliance and driver hours is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan all orders and shipments within SLA timeframes.
• Allocate core fleet across sites using TMS and optimization tools.
• Manage subcontractor planning and costs.
• Represent Planning Team in daily Operations calls.
• Provide updates to the customer service team.
• Maximize utilization of core fleet resources.

Skills

Transport environment experience

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of compliance and driver hours

Job description

Logistics done differently

Ready for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Ready to join an operation as its growing? We are looking for someone like you. We’re currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to be based at our site in Holywell on our contract with Kingspan. As part of this busy transport operation, covering Mon to Fri.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £32,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Plan all Kingspan orders and shipments within SLA timeframes
• Allocate XPO core fleet across Kingspan sites using TMS and optimisation tools
• Manage subcontractor planning via TMS, ensuring job confirmation and accurate cost allocation
• Input all subcontractor costs into WTS
• Represent Planning Team in daily Ops calls
• Provide timely updates to Kingspan CS team, especially on at-risk or failed loads
• Act as liaison between Kingspan CS and XPO Transport Team
• Ensure all collections are planned and recorded accurately
• Proactively plan urgent orders and communicate delivery dates
• Notify Kingspan promptly of any changes or failed orders, with reasons and re-planning
• Maximise utilisation of core fleet resources
• Escalate any non-conformance to the Planning Manager/Supervisor immediately

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• It’s important you have exposure of working in a fast-paced transport environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A good understanding of compliance and driver hours would be beneficial

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.