Transport Planner - Nottingham

Wincanton Trans European Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transport Planner to join their dynamic Planning Team in Nottingham. This permanent role involves managing daily planning for subcontracted loads, ensuring optimal routes, and maintaining high service standards. The successful candidate will drive performance through effective subcontractor management and contribute to a safety-first culture. With a focus on career development and a supportive environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a leading supply chain partner for British business. Join a team that values thoughtfulness, ambition, and preparation.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays

Share Incentive Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Benefits Online Discount Platform

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous improvement in operational performance.
• Previous experience in transport/logistics role is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily planning for subcontracted loads and communication with depot teams.
• Ensure high-level service KPIs are met while maximizing fleet utilization.

Skills

Operational Performance Delivery

Planning and Prioritisation

Health and Safety Management

Problem Identification and Reporting

P&L Performance Analysis

Education

Experience in Transport Management Systems

Demonstrable experience in logistics

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

PERMANENT ROLE - TRANSPORT PLANNER

A new and dynamic opportunity has arisen within our Planning Team on site at Nottingham.

To own and manage the daily planning for all subcontracted loads. Manage communication of the plan to depot teams ensuring that the system accurately reflects the plan. Manage subcontractor performance, agree rates, and arrange reviews as appropriate.

Role Dimensions:

• Working in a busy planning control tower, as part of a team you will be responsible for the planning and execution of 35 – 40 loads per day.
• You will be responsible for managing our extensive subcontractor network with a view to finding the most cost-effective route to market whilst delivering the high-level service KPI’s which Wincanton’s customers expect.
• By building close working relationships with other planning centres within the business, it is expected that you will ensure that Wincanton fleet utilisation is always maximised.
• Timely reports and management of administration is vital to enable the finance teams to produce accurate trading numbers.
• As a leader in H&S, you will be expected to ensure that Wincanton best practice is always adhered to by colleagues and that our subcontractors perform to the standard expected by the business.

What will you bring?

• Manage all orders through TMS system and ensure they are planned onto the appropriate resource. Ensure that the most cost-effective route to market is used and that all customer specific requirements are met.
• Drive backhaul volume through the fleet by working with the wider network and by introducing new customers in problem areas.
• Work with Haulier Relationship Managers to manage subcontractor performance and rates, introducing new hauliers where possible.
• Management of Health & Safety on site includes creating a culture that is H&S conscious and reports accordingly. Drive the use of STAR reporting and awareness to reduce the number of accidents and incidents.
• Deal with any high-profile projects for customers which require special attention, attending any meetings to fully understand any new requirements and special requests.
• Ensure reports and details are accurate for the finance teams.
• Financially aware and ensures profitability is maximised by ensuring plans are efficient.
• Manage customer relationships ensuring that communication is good, and issues are highlighted and dealt with quickly and appropriately. Suggest improvements and work with the Customers team to maximise efficiency.
• Ensure all decisions are taken with full knowledge of the P&L implications to the business and that team are aware of financial performance.

Key Skills

• Successful delivery of operational and service performance in line with Health and Safety excellence and KPIs.
• Self-starter, energetic, hands-on approach.
• Effective planning and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to identify and report issues.
• Ability to drive P&L performance to analyse statistics and react quickly.

Experience

• Evidence of continuous improvement in operational performance (including Health and Safety) and driving site culture and the engagement of colleagues.
• Previous experience/knowledge of Transport Management systems required.
• Operationally focused and able to deliver and exceed expectations.
• Demonstrable experience in transport/logistics role with responsibility for haulier coordination or planning.

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including company pension scheme, 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to buy more, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, and employee benefits including online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us, and our successes and we welcome your application.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce.

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country with 20,000 colleagues working across more than 200 sites.

Through a wealth of experience and knowledge, Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.