Transport Planner: Route Optimisation & Customer Liaison

xPO; Warrington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Buy extra days

Cycle to work

Workplace pension

Discounts

Job summary

XPO Transport Solutions Europe is hiring a Transport Planner in Widnes with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. You will plan and optimise daily routes, coordinate drivers and resources, and work closely with customers and operations to ensure safe, efficient delivery performance.

The role offers development opportunities within a global logistics business and a supportive, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport/logistics planning, strong organisational and

Qualifications

• Experience in transport/logistics planning.
• Strong organisational skills with multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication with drivers and customers.
• Good IT and data management skills.
• Familiarity with Transport Management Systems (TMS).

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise daily delivery routes.
• Coordinate resources and drivers to meet service levels.
• Liaise with customers and operations to respond to demand.
• Support cost-efficient and safe transport operations.

Skills

Transport planning

Customer liaison

Prioritisation

Data management

IT literacy

TNM/TMS familiarity

Tools

TMS

Tachomaster

Job description

XPO Transport Solutions Europe is hiring a Transport Planner in Widnes with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. You will plan and optimise daily routes, coordinate drivers and resources, and work closely with customers and operations to ensure safe, efficient delivery performance.

The role offers development opportunities within a global logistics business and a supportive, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport/logistics planning, strong organisational and