Transport Planner
at GXO Logistics Armed Forces Covenant UK Skilled Worker EmployerAre you a Transport Planner with hands-on experience, looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive on using data and planning tools to drive efficiency and make a real impact? If you're ready to join a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and supports your growth—keep reading! We're looking for a Transport Planner to join our team in Snetterton. Working within a small team, you will be driving efficiency and reducing cost delivering excellent service to our customer. You'll be responsible for route planning, along with developing & managing real relationships with customers and drivers. You'll ensure that our transport department always runs in an efficient and effective manner. You'll work on a Monday – Friday basis, between the hours of 8am to 5pm, however, some flexibility is required. Pay, benefits and more: We're looking to offer a salary of up to £33,990.00 and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! What you'll do on a typical day:
- 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 What You Need To Succeed At GXO
- 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 We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
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