We are actively looking to engage transport, logistics and distribution professionals with a passion for route planning & optimisation for a new role as a Senior Transport Planner in Slough, Berkshire. The route can be based remotely or 1-2 days in office if preferred.
Client Details
Our client is a marketing-leading, blue-chip provider, of food manufacturing and service product with a world-wide presence. This food distribution business supplies quality ambient, chilled and frozen products across the UK. You will be joining a fast-paced environment (distributing B2B and B2C) in an existing logistics & manufacturing hub around 400k sq.ft. with circa 250 colleagues across warehousing and transport.
Job Description
- Being part of a team responsible for planning up to 800 multi-drop routes per day on a Day 1 for Day 2 basis utilising planning TMS software (MaxOptra & Paragon) and manual planning within a mixed fleet of class 1, class 2 and temperature controlled vans.
- Utilsing leading planning software to ensure deliveries reach their destination OTIF and within agreed service KPIs.
- Organising transport through a fleet of HGV and LGV vehicle alongside a third party transit means via sub-contraction.
- Ensuring drivers are operating within WTD regulations and in-line with VOSA regulations.
- Monitor transport-related expenses, such as fuel, vehicle maintenance, and labour costs, ensuring operations stay within budget.
- Oversee the availability, maintenance, and operational efficiency of vehicles within the transport fleet, ensuring compliance with legal and safety requirements.
- Ensure the service and customer led KPI's are uphold and exceeded within the company transport plan.
The Ideal Candidate
- 3+ year's experience in transport planning and / or network design.
- Experience working with TMS or Transport Planning software (such as MaxOptra or Paragon)
- Systems based planning experience is essential
- Ideally the postholder would have experience on multi-drop deliveries within the food / 3PL or temperature controlled sector (such as Pharma).
- Excellent customer service experience.
- Based either remotely or on a hybrid basis in Slough, Berkshire.
What's On Offer?
- £43,000-£50,000
- 33 days annual leave
- Comprehensive bonus package (circa 10%)
- Access to a growing career ladder
- World-class training & development within one of the UK's fastest growing markets
- Private family healthcare allowance
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