Transport Planner: OTIF & Fleet Optimisation

Stark Danmark A/S; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Life assurance

34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Job summary

Jewson, a leading building materials distributor, seeks a Transport Allocator for its Wimborne site to coordinate and optimise day-to-day delivery networks. You will ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective customer deliveries while maintaining compliance with transport legislation.

The role requires strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on capacity utilisation and continuous improvement across transport operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning, logistics coordination or fleet scheduling.
• Strong geographical knowledge and route planning capability.
• Understanding of transport legislation and Operator Licence requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across multiple functions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and transport management systems.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and plan customer deliveries to ensure delivery commitments and service levels are achieved.
• Maximise fleet utilisation and delivery capacity while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Work closely with branches to understand customer requirements and manage changing priorities.
• Proactively identify and resolve delivery issues before they impact customers.
• Support the achievement of OTIF (On Time In Full) performance targets.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, branch teams and transport colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Produce efficient daily delivery schedules and vehicle allocations.
• Plan branch transfers, stock movements and inter-branch deliveries in the most cost-effective manner.
• Monitor fleet capacity and recommend opportunities to improve utilisation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery performance and transport efficiency.
• Assist with analysis of failed, delayed or compromised deliveries and identify corrective actions.
• Ensure transport operations are conducted in accordance with Operator Licence requirements and relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate records and support transport compliance audits.
• Collaborate with neighbouring clusters and transport teams to optimise resource availability and customer outcomes.
• Maintain accurate information across all transport systems, databases and reporting tools.
• Produce and support reporting on transport KPIs and operational performance.
• Support the Local Transport Manager with planning analysis, capacity reviews and network optimisation.
• Ensure transport-related documentation is completed, stored and maintained appropriately.
• Support regional and divisional initiatives relating to transport, compliance or operational excellence.
• Escalates significant customer service, compliance or capacity risks to the Local Transport Manager.
• Monitor and promote effective use of Delivery Management Systems and transport processes.
• Escalate compliance, vehicle or driver concerns appropriately.
• Support the business in maintaining high standards of safety, wellbeing and environmental performance.
• Ensure all transport administration is completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Promote a positive safety culture and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Fleet scheduling

Route planning

Organisation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Transport management systems

Analytical thinking

Tools

Delivery Management Systems (DMS)

Job description

Jewson, a leading building materials distributor, seeks a Transport Allocator for its Wimborne site to coordinate and optimise day-to-day delivery networks. You will ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective customer deliveries while maintaining compliance with transport legislation.

The role requires strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on capacity utilisation and continuous improvement across transport operations.