Transport Planner: Driver Schedules & Route Optimization

Morrisons; Bridgwater Without; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks holiday

Store discount 15%

More Card 10% for friends/family

Career progression and development

Staff canteen

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking a Transport Planner to join the Willow Green (Bridgwater) Distribution Centre. You will report to the Planning Manager and produce driver schedules that implement the overall transport plan for the Bridgwater operation.

You will need strong communication and analytical skills, with experience in planning a large transport operation and familiarity with reporting. The role offers progression, staff discounts, and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Experience planning a large transport operation.
• Experience producing reports and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Produce driver schedules within the overall transport plan.
• Ensure deliveries/collections align with planned requirements.
• Provide problem solving for operational issues and late changes.
• Plan and manage resources for cost-effective delivery service.
• Maintain records and reports and flag inaccuracies or issues.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Report writing

Paragon knowledge

Tools

Paragon

Job description

Morrisons is seeking a Transport Planner to join the Willow Green (Bridgwater) Distribution Centre. You will report to the Planning Manager and produce driver schedules that implement the overall transport plan for the Bridgwater operation.

You will need strong communication and analytical skills, with experience in planning a large transport operation and familiarity with reporting. The role offers progression, staff discounts, and a range of employee benefits.