Transport Planner

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics service provider in Long Eaton is seeking a Transport Planner to manage vehicle routing for their Drinks national network. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £32,000 and includes 33 days of annual leave. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport planning and strong interpersonal skills. Join a team focused on efficiency in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, events, or scheduling.
• Ability to effectively manage resources and solve problems.
• Strong communication skills for all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Plan multi-drop routes for the fleet of rigid vehicles.
• Work with high profile clients for efficient operations.
• Conduct remedial planning for live changes.
• Ensure accurate administrative work.
• Maximise efficiencies through resource management.
• Problem solving with a customer service focus.

Skills

Transport planning experience in a fast-paced environment

Project based experience

Good geographical knowledge of UK

Experience with planning software from ESP or GTS

Good interpersonal skills

Computer literate in Microsoft office packages

Job description

About the role

Here at GXO, we are recruiting for a Transport Planner to join our Drinks national network Planning Team in Derby. The purpose of the role is to manage the planning / routing of the 82 vehicles across 6 sites ensuring that the network is being fully utilised whilst meeting both the customer requirements within budgetary constraints. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment with an enthusiastic team.

Responsibilities

• Plan multi-drop routes for our fleet of rigid vehicles delivering beers, wines and spirits to various different client sites
• Work with high profile clients to enable an efficient and effective operation
• Conduct remedial planning to effectively manage live changes to the plan
• Ensure that all related administrative work is carried out accurately and to a high standard
• Maximise efficiencies through effective management of available resources
• Problem solving and a customer service focus
• Working with subcontractors and used to working under pressure and to tight deadlines

Are you 'planning' the next step in your career? Are ready to make that change? Want to expand your knowledge in a new environment? The ability to communicate effectively at all levels and make confident business decisions.

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Transport planning experience in a fast-paced environment, transport, events, scheduling
• Project based experience and a continuous improvement mind-set
• Good geographical knowledge of UK
• Experience with planning software from ESP or GTS is an advantage
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships
• Computer literate in Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional information

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain 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 GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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 GXO's candidate privacy statement here.

This is a permanent, full time opportunity working Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00 with 1 weekend rota in 5, We're looking to offer a salary of up to £32,000.00 per annum and 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!