Transport Planner
Core
Plan and oversee daily transport operations, including fleet scheduling, order planning, and subcontracting across multiple UK sites to ensure efficient delivery performance.
Role type
Night Transport Planner
Builds
Daily transport plans and fleet schedules for FMCG supply chain operations
Domain
Logistics / Transport / FMCG
Required skills
TMS system proficiency, fleet planning, subcontracting management, UK geography knowledge, Microsoft Excel, time-critical decision making, KPI tracking, analytical capability
Preferred skills
CPC certification, FMCG industry experience, commercial acumen, stakeholder communication
Responsibilities
Create efficient transport plans using TMS, plan daily fleet workload based on site requirements, manage subcontracting of orders from multiple depots, report and resolve operational issues, plan time-critical collections, maintain and exceed KPIs, drive continuous improvements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on operational role