Transport Planner FTC/SEC

Ocado group; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Transport Planner, where your expertise in planning will help optimize transport requirements and enhance key performance indicators. In this role, you will coordinate transport needs, ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with various stakeholders. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your well-being and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work options and generous leave. If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong organizational skills, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in logistics.

Benefits

Flexible Work: 30 days of 'work from anywhere' policy

Wellbeing Support: Access to dedicated apps

Generous Leave: 25 days, growing to 27 after 5 years

Pension Plan: Up to 7% employer contribution

Private Medical Cover: Comprehensive insurance

Family-Friendly: Maternity and paternity leave

Financial Aid: Interest-free train tickets

Shuttle Services: Free shuttle buses

Share Schemes: Join exciting share plans

Shopping Perks: 15% discount on Ocado.com

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning is essential for this role.
• Proficient in scheduling drivers and trailers using spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Create daily and weekly transport plans and resolve LGV driver inquiries.
• Manage time and attendance of Ocado LGV employees.

Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Numeracy Skills

Literacy Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Transport Planning

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.

At Ocado Logistics, your well-being is our priority. We are committed to nurturing your holistic development and ensuring your journey with us is fulfilling. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a healthy work-life balance, extensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and exclusive employee discounts. We understand the importance of financial security in providing stability and peace of mind. Join Ocado Logistics today and become a part of a culture that wholeheartedly values and supports your well-being throughout every stage of your career.

About us:

Ocado Logistics is the beating heart of our UK business, comprising a network of cutting-edge warehouses, spokes, and offices across the country. Our customer-centric approach is fueled by a passionate team dedicated to delivering an exceptional shopping experience. With a focus on our people, we drive business results and maximise the value of our employees. At Ocado Logistics, we prioritise meeting the needs and fostering the spirit of our workforce.

About the role: 12 month Fixed Term

In the role of a Transport Planner, experience in planning is essential for the successful development of a cost-effective plan that addresses Ocado's transport requirements while optimizing key performance indicators (KPIs). The position involves coordinating transport needs, ensuring optimal staffing levels, and collaborating with key stakeholders to align the plan with organizational requirements, ensuring feasibility and compliance with drivers' hours rules, regulations, and working time directives. Proficiency in scheduling drivers and trailers using various spreadsheets to create daily/weekly transport plans is essential, demanding strong problem-solving skills and quick thinking. Effective communication and customer service skills are paramount, given constant interaction with diverse stakeholders throughout the day. Additionally, the role encompasses a significant amount of administration, emphasizing the importance of meticulous attention to detail.

You will be:

As part of your role, you will be responsible for creating daily and weekly transport plans, addressing and resolving LGV driver inquiries, and developing weekly rotas while providing the agency with both predicted and live requirements. Actively engaging in achieving Planning Department KPIs, you will ensure the timely and accurate completion of daily tasks. Managing the time and attendance of Ocado LGV employees will be within your purview, and you'll collaborate closely with Supply Chain and Operational teams to plan inbound deliveries effectively. Additionally, you will take ownership of ad hoc tasks and operational issues, manage LGV drivers' holiday availability, optimize the dispatch profile for trailers leaving the CFCs, and ensure compliance with Competition Compliance Guidelines and GDPR policies. Reporting on daily and weekly transport KPIs will also be a key aspect of your responsibilities.

About you:

You are a highly skilled and qualified individual, possessing a solid foundation of expertise crucial for this role. Your strong numeracy and literacy skills, combined with exceptional organizational abilities, enable you to navigate both day-to-day operational tasks and ad-hoc responsibilities effortlessly, adapting quickly to changing priorities. Your keen eye for detail, coupled with proficient administration skills, allows you to review data and provide effective solutions to challenges. With a proactive and positive attitude, you prioritize elevated levels of customer service and thrive in problem-solving scenarios. Your valuable experience in fast-paced, stressful environments underscores your confidence in handling such conditions with ease. Proficient in Excel, you bring a confident and positive outlook to your work. As a self-motivated team member, you embrace a flexible approach to working hours, recognising the importance of supporting a 24/7 business operation by working five shifts per week, scheduled from Monday to Sunday (with a rota provided). Your ability to manage operational duties amid additional responsibilities showcases your competence in working independently and under pressure. Actively engaging in team meetings, you seamlessly adapt to changing environments, communicating effectively at all employee levels. Your analytical capabilities, proactive approach to issue resolution, and commitment to personal development make you an invaluable asset to any team.

What we offer you:

Our award-winning recognition scheme celebrates your contributions. Your well-being is at the core of our offerings:

• Flexible Work: Enjoy 30 days of 'work from anywhere' policy for a balanced life.
• Wellbeing Support: Access dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme for holistic well-being.
• Generous Leave: Begin with 25 days, growing to 27 after 5 years, with an option to buy more.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring up to 7% employer contribution matching.
• Private Medical Cover: Rest easy with comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Family-Friendly: We support your family with maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and paternity leave.
• Financial Aid: Get interest-free train tickets and join our Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Shuttle Services: Convenient free shuttle buses connect you to work.
• Share Schemes: Join exciting share plans to participate in our success.
• Shopping Perks: Enjoy a 15% discount on Ocado.com and savings at popular retailers and restaurants.
• Financial Protection: We offer Income Protection and Life Assurance for financial security.

We're dedicated to your well-being, professionally and personally. Unlock these exceptional benefits at Ocado Logistics. Explore our employee-funded options, including Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance, and more through Benefits+.

We’re in it together, we are proud of what we do, we can be even better.

Job Info

• Job Identification 66
• Job Category Logistics Operations
• Posting Date 01/14/2025, 01:36 PM
• Apply Before 03/30/2025, 11:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Building 1 Trident Place, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9UL, GB