Transport Planner - KPI-Driven Route Optimiser

Freight Personnel; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Job summary

Freight Personnel in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our busy transport office in Luton. You will manage all transport movements from customer collection through to delivery, aiming to maximise internal fleet usage and keep KPI data accurate.

The role requires at least 2 years of transport planning experience, advanced knowledge of transport management systems (PTV), up-to-date hours regulations and a willingness to work towards a CPC qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in transport planning operations.
• Advanced knowledge of transport management systems (e.g., PTV).
• Up-to-date knowledge of drivers' hours and working time regulations.
• Understanding of costings and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage all transport movements from collection to delivery across facilities.
• Maximise internal fleet usage and KPI measurement.
• Ensure on-time collections and deliveries in a cost-effective manner.
• Review and update the trunking plan.
• Coordinate 3rd party transport arrangements.
• Liaise with sites, providers and mailing houses.
• Produce daily reporting for Sales, Accounts and Operations.
• Attend daily conference calls and record information.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.
• Average 25-35 routes daily.

Skills

Transport planning operations

Driver hours regulations

Costings & budgets

Education

National & International CPC Qualification

Tools

PTV

Job description

Freight Personnel in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our busy transport office in Luton. You will manage all transport movements from customer collection through to delivery, aiming to maximise internal fleet usage and keep KPI data accurate.

The role requires at least 2 years of transport planning experience, advanced knowledge of transport management systems (PTV), up-to-date hours regulations and a willingness to work towards a CPC qualification.