Transport Planner: Route Optimisation & Compliance

GXO Logistics, Inc.; North End; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Job summary

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc. is seeking a Transport Planner for our Kings Lynn team. You’ll drive efficiency through route planning, develop and manage relationships with customers and drivers, and ensure the transport department operates efficiently and cost-effectively.

This role is Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm with some flexibility. Salary up to £33,990 plus 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical and dental

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Transport Planner or similar operational role, performing route planning with strong geographical knowledge of the UK
• Knowledge of WTD regulations is essential
• Proficient use of Microsoft and experience of using a transport planning tool
• Strong communicator both written and verbal with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Provide final route plans to the warehouse operation within the agreed timescale to allow for picking in a timely manner
• Ensure that the legislation regarding EU Drivers hours regulations is being followed
• Deal with customer issues and monitor drivers' daily progress, updating the customer as required
• Ensure that the sub-contractor costs are in line with our agreed rates, ensuring that the maximum benefit is being secured and that any subcontractor financial queries are resolved in a timely manner

Skills

Route planning

UK geography

WTD regulations

Microsoft Office

Transport planning tool

Tools

Transport planning software

Microsoft Office

Job description

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc. is seeking a Transport Planner for our Kings Lynn team. You’ll drive efficiency through route planning, develop and manage relationships with customers and drivers, and ensure the transport department operates efficiently and cost-effectively.

This role is Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm with some flexibility. Salary up to £33,990 plus 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical and dental