Transport Planner - Route & Fleet Optimisation

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd; Livingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteer day

Value Awards

Pension scheme

Healthcare discounts

EE mobile discount

Training opportunities

Job summary

Menzies Distribution Solutions is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our team in Livingston. You will plan deliveries and collections, coordinating with drivers and customers to ensure on-time, on-budget service while complying with driver hours and WTD regulations.

The role requires a busy transport office mindset, knowledge of ESP Planning, GTS and Transporeon, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy Transport office.
• Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement.
• Good standard of education.
• IT literate.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Knowledge of transport systems such as ESP Planning, GTS, Transporeon.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan all relevant customer deliveries to meet delivery windows.
• Liaise with the Driver regarding delays and issues with delivery.
• Liaise with the Customer regarding delays and issues with delivery.
• Develop back haul lanes to maximise fleet utilization.
• Source local agency drivers and sub-contractors as required.
• Complete a late load report in line with operational requirements.
• Ensure loads meet safety standards.
• Manage Drivers’ start times and briefings.
• De-brief Drivers and ensure documentation, WTD compliance.

Skills

Transport planning

Driver hours knowledge

Tachograph

WTD legislation

IT literate

Health & Safety knowledge

UK geography

Continuous Improvement

Team player

Education

General education

Tools

ESP Planning

GTS

Transporeon

Job description

Menzies Distribution Solutions is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our team in Livingston. You will plan deliveries and collections, coordinating with drivers and customers to ensure on-time, on-budget service while complying with driver hours and WTD regulations.

The role requires a busy transport office mindset, knowledge of ESP Planning, GTS and Transporeon, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.