Transport Planner – Route & Fleet Optimisation

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty Awards

Discounts across top brands

Job summary

Kinaxia Logistics Limited is seeking a Transport Planner to join our Colchester site. You will plan and execute cost-efficient collection and delivery schedules, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include optimizing fleet usage, coordinating with workshops, and communicating plans to teams to maintain high service levels and efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of highway and transport regulations relevant to planning roles.
• Experience using transport operation systems and TMS.
• Ability to analyse logistics problems and resources.
• Demonstrates company values: Safe, Talented, Attentive, Reliable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute schedules to optimize fleet, drivers and loads.
• Coordinate with workshop for vehicle availability and plan accuracy.
• Communicate plans to transport team and stakeholders to ensure service levels.
• Manage staffing to meet daily plans and customer requirements.
• Identify continuous improvements for operations efficiency.

Skills

Highway Code knowledge

EU tachograph requirements

Working Time Regulations

Road Transport Regulations

Transport operation systems

Geographical knowledge

Health and Safety regulations

Logistic problem solving

Team working / cross training

Tools

TMS

IT systems

Job description

Kinaxia Logistics Limited is seeking a Transport Planner to join our Colchester site. You will plan and execute cost-efficient collection and delivery schedules, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include optimizing fleet usage, coordinating with workshops, and communicating plans to teams to maintain high service levels and efficient operation.