Transport Planner in Alfreton

Energy Jobline ZR; Alfreton CP; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company pension

Life assurance

GP service

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

25 days annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

GXO is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our Shared User operation in South Normanton. This full-time role, Monday to Friday, 14:00 – 22:00, focuses on planning deliveries, routing, and coordinating with drivers, customers and Sales to meet requirements efficiently.

You will build schedules, manage priorities and communicate issues to protect delivery times and service levels while driving continuous improvements in transport operations.

Formación

• Recent experience in a Transport Planner role or similar transport environment.
• Ability to plan deliveries, routes and communicate effectively with drivers and customers.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and assign deliveries and routes to drivers, ensuring efficient deliveries.
• Coordinate with drivers, customers and internal teams, updating on delivery times.
• Create and maintain delivery schedules and reports for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve transport efficiency and service delivery.

Conocimientos

Transport planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Are you an experienced Transport Planner who enjoys working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? Do you thrive on finding the most efficient solutions while keeping drivers, customers and internal teams informed? Are you confident managing multiple priorities and making decisions that keep deliveries running smoothly?

Here at GXO, we're recruiting for a Transport Planner to join our Shared User operation in South Normanton. This is a full-time, permanent role, working Monday to Friday, 14:00 – 22:00, where you'll be responsible for planning and coordinating deliveries, assigning routes and ensuring customer requirements are met in the most efficient and cost-effective way. Working closely with drivers, Customer Services and Sales, you'll play a key role in maintaining an efficient transport operation, proactively managing potential service issues and building strong relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of £30,000 along with 25 days annual leave plus company-sponsored pension, life assurance, access to our 24/7 online GP service and a comprehensive employee assistance programme.

You’ll also enjoy access to our MyBenefits platform, offering high-street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, cashback cards, savings schemes and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Plan and assign deliveries and routes to drivers, ensuring customer requirements are met in the most efficient and cost-effective way while confirming delivery and booking dates
• Coordinate closely with drivers and customers, maintaining strong working relationships and proactively communicating any issues that could impact agreed delivery times
• Work collaboratively with Customer Services and Sales to ensure accurate order information is available, potential delivery challenges are identified early, and customers receive timely updates
• Create and maintain accurate delivery schedules, operational reports, files and records, ensuring information is readily available to customers and internal departments when required
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while continually identifying opportunities to improve transport efficiency, service delivery and the overall customer experience

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Recent experience in a Transport Planner position or similar transport environment, with a good understanding of delivery planning and operational requirements
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with strong analytical skills and the ability to identify practical solutions to operational challenges
• The confidence to communicate effectively with drivers, customers and stakeholders at all levels of the business while maintaining strong working relationships
• The ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet demanding targets and deadlines within a time-critical environment
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the initiative and confidence to identify and drive opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and customer service

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain 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 GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.