Transport Planning Specialist

XPO Logistics; Cannock; On-site; GBP 30,600 - 37,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Staff discounts

Job summary

XPO Logistics is seeking a Transport Planner for the Ibstock contract in Nottingham. The role is full-time and permanent, with core Monday–Friday hours, supporting planning activities, route allocations, and cost-efficient subcontracting to ensure timely, safe deliveries.

The successful candidate will contribute to daily operations, maintain load updates, and liaise with the Account Executive while adhering to company processes. Salary up to £34,000 with holidays, pension and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced transport teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Proficient with Excel and Outlook for daily tasks.
• Proactive approach to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Represent Transport Operations in daily Ops calls.
• Update Ibstock CS team with status of loads and risks.
• Maintain updates on 'at risk' and 'failed' loads.
• Act as liaison between Account Executive and Transport Team.
• Follow all XPO processes and procedures as trained.
• Handle invoicing, filing, queries and deadlines per manager.
• Respond to emails promptly.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Build and maintain relationships across XPO and Ibstock sites.
• Attend training events and feed training needs to Local Manager.
• Undertake other tasks as directed by management.
• Maintain professionalism per XPO policies.

Skills

Transport planning

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

XPO Logistics is seeking a Transport Planner for the Ibstock contract in Nottingham. The role is full-time and permanent, with core Monday–Friday hours, supporting planning activities, route allocations, and cost-efficient subcontracting to ensure timely, safe deliveries.

The successful candidate will contribute to daily operations, maintain load updates, and liaise with the Account Executive while adhering to company processes. Salary up to £34,000 with holidays, pension and benefits.