Transport Planner
Core
Create efficient transport plans for retail sector operations, managing fleet scheduling and order consolidation across multiple UK sites.
Role type
Transport Planner (Logistics)
Builds
Daily transport plans, consolidated loads, and fleet schedules for retail distribution.
Domain
Retail logistics and ambient transport
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
TMS system proficiency, Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas), UK geographical knowledge, multi-depot planning experience, FMCG environment experience, analytical capability, time-critical decision making
Preferred skills
Experience with subcontracting across multiple facilities, ability to work night shifts (18:00-06:00), continuous improvement mindset
Technologies
TMS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Responsibilities
Assemble 400+ consolidated orders into loads every 24hr period, plan daily workload of fleet vehicles based on site and out bases, plan approx. 100 collections per day on a time critical basis, report problems and deal with issues and queries, maintain and exceed agreed KPIs, proactively look for continuous improvements
Seniority
Individual Contributor, operational level
