Transport Planner
Core
Create efficient transport plans for 400+ consolidated orders and 100 daily time-critical collections across the UK using a TMS.
Role type
Transport Planner (Logistics)
Builds
Daily transport schedules and load consolidations for retail/FMCG clients
Domain
Logistics / Retail / FMCG
Required skills
TMS proficiency, Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas), UK geography knowledge, fleet planning, subcontracting coordination, KPI tracking, analytical capability
Preferred skills
FMCG environment experience, multi-depot planning experience, commercial and financial acumen, ability to work under pressure
Technologies
TMS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Responsibilities
Assemble 400+ orders into loads every 24 hours, plan daily fleet workload based on site and outbases, manage subcontracting from multiple facilities, report and resolve operational issues, maintain agreed KPIs, adapt to peak period requirements
Seniority
Individual Contributor, operational level