Transport Planner in Welwyn Garden City

Energy Jobline CVL; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company in the UK is looking for a proactive Transport Planner to manage fleet planning and coordinate deliveries. You will optimize routes, liaise with drivers, and prepare operational reports. Ideal candidates should have GCSE education, experience in transport planning, and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel. The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work with a respected name in food distribution

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Experienced in transport planning, ideally with PTV Route Optimiser.
• Confident in 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.
• Maximize route efficiency and minimize failed deliveries through effective planning.
• Manage delivery and collection bookings for internal and third-party fleets.
• Coordinate with third-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

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Geographical knowledge

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

PTV Route Optimiser

Job description

Ready to play a key role in keeping a leading food distribution network moving?

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.
• Offers 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.

Here’s how you’ll make an impact:

• 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.
• Maximize route efficiency and minimize failed deliveries through effective planning.
• Manage delivery and collection bookings for internal and third‑party fleets.
• Coordinate with third‑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 Optimiser.
• Confident in 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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