Transport Planner - Route Optimisation & UK Logistics

Berry Recruitment Group; Banbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring a committed and experienced Transport Planner to work for a company in Banbury. This role is a Temp to Permanent position based in Banbury, with typical hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 17:30pm.

The candidate will plan daily workload for a fleet, coordinate with multiple warehouse facilities, and handle queries from customers and sub-contract hauliers. SAP/BPCS/Road Runner knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in busy transport planning environments.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure within tight timescales.
• Flexible and adaptable to peak periods.
• Experience with SAP, BPCS, or Road Runner is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Subcontracting and planning orders across UK warehouse facilities and sites.
• Plan daily workload for a fleet of vehicles on and off site.
• Handle queries by telephone, fax and email from customers and hauliers.
• Liaise with Traffic and Administration teams to maintain performance.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets and databases for reports.
• Report problems and handle queries as they arise.
• Support fleet and driver training as needed.
• Complete pre- and post-briefs for driver shifts.
• Deliver professional internal and external communications.

Skills

Transport planning

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Decision making under pressure

Tools

SAP

BPCS

Road Runner

Job description

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring a committed and experienced Transport Planner to work for a company in Banbury. This role is a Temp to Permanent position based in Banbury, with typical hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 17:30pm.

The candidate will plan daily workload for a fleet, coordinate with multiple warehouse facilities, and handle queries from customers and sub-contract hauliers. SAP/BPCS/Road Runner knowledge is advantageous.