Transport Planner

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

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Transport Planner to coordinate planning operations and ensure customer needs are met. Offering a salary of up to £32,000 annually, the role includes handling administrative duties, using systems like SAP, and ensuring KPIs are achieved. Ideal candidates will have planning experience and good customer service skills. Join a diverse and inclusive team where you can truly make a difference and excel in logistics.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Workplace pension

High-street discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a transport/logistics organisation is desirable.
• Planning experience is essential.
• Ability to react quickly to customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out administrative duties accurately and professionally.
• Maintain IT systems for effective role delivery.
• Ensure all traffic planning activities meet KPIs.
• Update financial costs for invoicing and reporting.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem Solving

Ability to work under pressure

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Planning experience

Tools

SAP

WTS

Job description

Are you an experienced planner or planning administrator looking for a position that you can really make a difference in? Do you like the idea of supporting the transport function on a key contract for one of the biggest, fastest-growing names in logistics? Are you ready for your next challenge?

We’re looking for a full-time, permanent Transport Planner to assist in co‑ordinating the central planning operation in order to achieve business objectives and the needs of the customer. Working Monday to Friday core hours between the hours of 6am - 6pm (with some flexibility – this is logistics after all).

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:

• Ensure all administrative duties are carried out as necessary and to a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• To use and maintain all IT based systems in the effective delivery of their role including SAP & WTS.
• Ensures that appropriate communication methods are used to provide information to both internal and external customers as required e.g. haulier comms, dealing with customer issues, internal stakeholders etc.
• To ensure that all traffic planning activity is undertaken and KPI’s met.
• Make sure all financial costs are updated in the systems to ensure a smooth and seamless invoicing process and cost reporting to our customer.
• To undertake any other reasonable task as required.
• To always display the highest standards, lead by example approach.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Previous experience within a transport / logistics organisation would be desirable.
• Planning experience would also be essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and react quickly to customer requirements.
• Effective Customer Service Skills.
• Ability to take a creative approach to problem solving.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.

Be part of something big.

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.

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