Transport Planner

We're looking for a Transport Planner to join our team at Warrington. You'll be responsible for route planning across our UK network along with supporting our team of drivers. You'll ensure that our transport department always runs in an efficient and effective manner. You'll work on a Monday - Friday basis working hours of 9am -5pm,

• National driver and vehicle allocation for day and night schedules, for both customer and other on-site operations


• Monitoring working time directive to apportion a balanced average, and planning driver workloads ensuring compliance with driver's hours and WTD legislation


• Maintaining and planning backhaul schedule with customer and internal GXO suppliers to minimise running costs and maximise revenue


• Various KPI reporting and analytics including period stats, branch volume and ordering trend analysis, mileage and hours, routing efficiency etc
  
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience developing relationships with customers and colleagues


• Previous experience of working as a Transport Planner or similar operational role in a multi-site Transport environment


• A high level of competence in data analytics and strong use of Excel/Google Sheets, able to provide supporting information and analysis in the form of spreadsheets and other visual aids is pivotal to the role


• Strong knowledge of transport working time directive
  
  GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £30,000 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. You'll 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!