Transport planner

QS Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Transport Planner to optimize transportation routes for a fleet of vehicles. In this role, you will evaluate and coordinate transportation plans, ensuring efficient delivery of goods while adhering to regulations. You will also analyze traffic patterns and develop relationships with 3PL partners to enhance service quality. Join a friendly team dedicated to customer satisfaction and enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and generous annual leave. If you're ready to make a significant impact in transportation logistics, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Free On-Site parking

28 Days annual leave

Staff discount scheme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation planning with a similar fleet size.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop transportation plans and coordinate daily routes for deliveries.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Familiarity with industry trends

Understanding of HR procedures

Education

Good level of secondary education

Tools

Transportation planning software

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Business Overview:
The business is proud to be one of the largest independent appliance retailers in the UK, selling top-brand appliances at incredibly competitive prices. Although we’re delivering goods across the country six days a week, we’re still a local company based in Bunny, a rural village on the outskirts of Nottingham. Our employees are friendly and knowledgeable, and they’ll always go above and beyond to ensure our customers get the best service possible.

Overview:
As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for evaluating, planning, and coordinating transportation and routes for a fleet of 20 3.5t Vehicles and 6 3PL partners to ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods from the supplier into goods in via 3PL partners to customers' residential addresses and the routing of each daily delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop Transportation Plans: Create plans for driver daily routes ensuring time and distance is achievable within the operation hours.
2. Coordinate: Work with customers and managers to understand their unique transportation requirements and relay any issues arising directly to management.
3. Analyse Traffic Patterns: Identify roadway issues, recommend improvements based on traffic analysis, and inform drivers of possible route problems to avoid.
4. Create Route Maps and Schedules: Develop efficient routes and schedules considering factors like distance, time, and cost.
5. Communicate with 3PL Carriers: Contact and organise inbound deliveries with carriers and suppliers to ensure optimal transport services.
6. Developing and managing relationships: Agreements and contracts with internal and external clients, partners and suppliers.
7. Monitor Performance Metrics: Track delivery times, costs, and other performance metrics, making adjustments as necessary.
8. Ensure Compliance: Adhere to regulations, including health and safety laws and environmental standards.
9. Stay Updated: Keep up with emerging transportation technologies.

Hourly Rate: Remuneration & Benefits:
• £28,000 to £32,000 per annum depending on experience
• Free On-Site parking
• 28 Days annual leave per annum
• Staff discount scheme
• Company pension scheme

Working Hours:
• 5 days Monday to Saturday, you will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays.
• Working 07:30 – 17:30 Daily

Closing Date: 20250403

Experience & Qualifications

Experience and Education Requirements:
• Education: A good level of secondary education to include English and Mathematics as core subjects.
• Experience: Hands-on experience with transportation planning software, working within a similar environment and fleet size.
• Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and familiarity with industry trends, environmental regulations, and traffic management policies.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.
• Commitment to health and safety.
• Understanding of HR procedures.
• Understanding of the requirements of Operator Licence, DVSA, DVLA and Traffic Commissioner roles and regulations as they relate to vehicle maintenance and compliance.

Customer Focused:
We put our customers’ needs and expectations at the heart of all that we do. We expect our employees to have a full understanding of those needs and expectations so that we can provide high quality, appropriate services at all times.