Transport Planner

The Advocate Group; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food brand is seeking a proactive Transport Planner to manage fleet coordination and delivery scheduling. Responsibilities include planning daily routes, liaising with drivers, and preparing operational reports. Ideal candidates are GCSE educated, experienced in transport planning with tools like PTV Route Optimizer, and possess strong organizational skills. The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture focused on teamwork and efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work with a respected name in food distribution

Stable, inclusive, and supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Experienced in transport planning, ideally with PTV Route Optimizer.
• Confident using SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of multi-temperature delivery vehicles and compliance requirements.
• Excellent geographical knowledge and ability to plan routes cost-effectively.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative team player with clear communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily deliveries using route optimization tools.
• Liaise with drivers and customer service teams to ensure delivery performance.
• De-brief drivers and review delivery reports regularly.
• Prepare and maintain key operational reports.
• Maximise route efficiency and minimise failed deliveries through effective planning.
• Manage delivery and collection bookings for internal and third-party fleets.
• Coordinate with 3rd party hauliers where required.
• Ensure credit stop lists are cleared and daily reporting completed.
• Escalate and resolve any service or fleet issues promptly.

Skills

Transport planning

Route optimization tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Geographical knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

PTV Route Optimizer

Multi-temperature delivery vehicles compliance

Job description

Overview

Ready to play a key role in keeping a leading food distribution network moving? We are partnering with a fast-growing UK food brand in their search for a Transport Planner to join their expanding logistics team.

The Business:

• Part of a well-established food manufacturing and distribution business in the UK
• Supplies high-quality food products to customers nationwide
• Focused on operational excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction
• A supportive environment that encourages initiative, efficiency, and teamwork

Role

We're looking for a proactive Transport Planner to take ownership of planning and coordinating the fleet, ensuring smooth, efficient, and reliable deliveries across the network.

• Plan and schedule daily deliveries using route optimization tools
• Liaise with drivers and customer service teams to ensure delivery performance
• De-brief drivers and review delivery reports regularly
• Prepare and maintain key operational reports - COD, failed deliveries, temperature, KPI's, and other spreadsheets
• Maximise route efficiency and minimise failed deliveries through effective planning
• Manage delivery and collection bookings for internal and third-party fleets
• Coordinate with 3rd party hauliers where required
• Ensure credit stop lists are cleared and daily reporting completed
• Escalate and resolve any service or fleet issues promptly

About You

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Experienced in transport planning, ideally with PTV Route Optimizer
• Confident using SAP and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of multi-temperature delivery vehicles and compliance requirements
• Excellent geographical knowledge and ability to plan routes cost-effectively
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative team player with clear communication and attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a respected name in food distribution
• Be part of a committed logistics team supporting nationwide operations
• A stable, inclusive, and supportive work culture where efficiency and teamwork are valued

If this sounds like the right move for your career, we'd love to speak to you!

Call: Ciara on (phone number removed)

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