Transport Planner: Route Optimization & Customer Liaison

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Private medical & dental insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Transport Planner to join our team in the UK. You will handle route planning, ensure compliance with driving hours regulations and maintain strong relationships with customers and drivers while driving efficiency and reducing costs.

The role is Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm with some flexibility. You will provide final route plans, monitor driver progress, and manage subcontractor costs.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Transport Planner or similar operational role.
• Knowledge of WTD regulations is essential.
• Proficient use of Microsoft and experience of using a transport planning tool.

Responsibilities

• Provide final route plans to the warehouse operation within the agreed timescale.
• Ensure compliance with EU Drivers hours regulations.
• Monitor drivers daily progress and update the customer as required.
• Manage subcontractor costs in line with agreed rates and resolve queries promptly.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and drivers to improve service and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the team to drive continuous improvement in transport planning.

Skills

Route planning

Data-driven decisions

Strong communicator

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport planning tool

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Transport Planner to join our team in the UK. You will handle route planning, ensure compliance with driving hours regulations and maintain strong relationships with customers and drivers while driving efficiency and reducing costs.

The role is Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm with some flexibility. You will provide final route plans, monitor driver progress, and manage subcontractor costs.