Transport Planner - Nights

NXA Talent LTD; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition firm based in Warwick is seeking an experienced transport planner to optimize national haulage networks and ensure compliance with UK/EU regulations. Candidates should possess strong decision-making skills, be proficient in Microsoft Excel, and have experience in transport planning. The role involves ensuring adherence to driver regulations and tailoring transport plans to regional needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning necessary.
• Background in general haulage highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan efficient routes and driver schedules using TMS.
• Tailor daily transport plan to regional need.
• Monitor adherence to UK/EU rules on driver working hours.
• Record issues across the operation.

Skills

Strong decision-making

Commercial judgment in time-sensitive environments

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Experience with planning systems/TMS

Familiar with industry legislation (VOSA)

Experience in transport planning

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan efficient routes and driver schedules using TMS to optimise national haulage network
• Tailoring daily transport plan to regional need and operational variances
• Observe and monitor adherence to UK/EU rules on driver working hours, breaks, and tachograph usage.
• Utilise network resource as needed across the network
• Record issues across the operation and flag to appropriate senior leadership
• Utilise subcontractors and other external resource as necessary

Skills Needed:

• Strong decision-making and commercial judgment in time‑sensitive, peak‑demand environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with planning systems/TMS
• Familiar with industry legislation (VOSA)
• Experience in transport planning is necessary with a background in general haulage being highly advantageous