Transport Planner: Driver Schedules & Efficiency

Morrisons; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks holiday

Staff discount 15%

More Card discount 10%

Career progression

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Pension and life assurance

Healthcare benefits

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Job summary

Morrisons is looking for a Planner to join the Transport Team at the Willow Green (Bridgwater) Distribution Centre. Reporting to the Planning Manager you will be responsible for producing individual Driver schedules that will implement the overall Transport plan for the Willow Green (Bridgwater) operation.

In this role you will ensure deliveries and collections align with planned requirements, plan and manage resources for cost-effective delivery, and analyse actual schedules to identify

Qualifications

• To be successful you should have excellent communication and analytical skills and experience of producing reports.
• Experience of planning a large and successful transport operation along with an understanding of planning system Paragon would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all deliveries and collections are in line with planned requirements.
• Provide problem solving guidance on operational issues such as late changes to plans and compliance with policies and procedures
• Plan and manage resources to deliver a cost effective delivery service.
• Produce individual plans for particular drivers within an overall plan.
• Analyse the plan against actual schedules to understand areas of improvement.
• Maintain compliance and conformance for safe working practices and working time regulations.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Ensure the completion of all associated records and reports and highlight any inaccuracies, issues or complaints
• Proactively identify opportunities for improved operational efficiencies
• Organising shunters and ensuring that vehicles and trailers are available when needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Report production

Tools

Paragon planning system

Job description

Morrisons is looking for a Planner to join the Transport Team at the Willow Green (Bridgwater) Distribution Centre. Reporting to the Planning Manager you will be responsible for producing individual Driver schedules that will implement the overall Transport plan for the Willow Green (Bridgwater) operation.

In this role you will ensure deliveries and collections align with planned requirements, plan and manage resources for cost-effective delivery, and analyse actual schedules to identify