Transport Planner

Company description:

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job description:

Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next role? Are you looking for that little something extra that will develop your career further? Do you want to work for a recognised employer that supports your career development? If you answered yes, read on!

Were looking for a Transport Planner to join our team in Birchwood (Warrington). Youll be responsible for route planning across our UK & ensuring that our transport department always runs in an efficient and effective manner.

Youll work on a Monday Friday basis, working the hours from 6am-3pm

Pay, benefits and more:

Were looking to offer a salary of up to £30,0000 per annum, 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. Youll 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 youll do on a typical day:

• Track daily deliveries using the in-house vehicle tracking systems
• Fully utilise all vehicles to ensure accurate and appropriate allocation of drivers ,vehicles, trailers, customer deliveries & trunking and backhaul.
• Work closely with the operations to ensure vehicles and trailers are available to support the transport requirement.
• Communicate and share efficient and customer focused plans with the local transport teams in a timely fashion.
• Work with approved hauliers to ensure coverage of work at the best value for money rates.
• Control and plan operational deliveries requirements & alterations

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Experience of working in a transport environment, ideally within Transport Planning
• Knowledge of transport legislation, driver hours and tachograph
• Good geographical experience required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience developing relationships with customers and colleagues

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