Transport Planner

Schedule: Monday to Friday Package: Competitive base salary + performance bonus + car allowance We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Network Planner to join a rapidly growing logistics operations team. In this strategic role, you will design, optimize, and maintain a large-scale transport and distribution network. Your primary focus will be to maximize fleet efficiency and cost-effectiveness while protecting premium service levels across nationwide operations. This is a premier opportunity to play a key role in shaping long-term logistics strategy, supporting business growth, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Package & Benefits * Financial Reward: Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and a dedicated car allowance. * Work-Life Balance: Stable Monday-to-Friday schedule. * Generous Leave: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with a flexible option to purchase additional days. * Professional Development: Extensive fully-funded accredited training courses and clear progression pathways across a multi-million-pound corporate group. * Health & Wellbeing: On-site gym access, Medicash health plan, employee assistance programme, and long-service awards. * Lifestyle Perks: Comprehensive corporate discount scheme covering shopping, groceries, travel, dining, and entertainment. * The Essentials: Company pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, free refreshments, and free on-site parking. Day-to-Day Responsibilities * Network Optimization: Design and optimize distribution and transport frameworks to maximize fleet utilization and reduce operational spend. * Data Modelling: Develop robust routing and scheduling models to continuously improve collection and delivery efficiencies. * Strategic Analysis: Analyze volume trends, asset capacity, and regional service performance to directly support senior planning decisions. * Continuous Improvement: Track operational KPIs, identify network bottlenecks, and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with site operations, fleet transport, and commercial teams to ensure total strategy alignment. * Reporting & Forecasting: Produce high-level, detailed reporting, volume forecasts, and actionable performance insights. * Contingency Planning: Build and support peak-period planning frameworks and operational contingency strategies. What You Will Bring * Logistics Expertise: Proven track record within logistics operations, tactical transport planning, or supply chain network design. * Analytical Mindset: Exceptional data manipulation skills with a demonstrated ability to turn complex metrics into strategic operational decisions. * Technical Skillset: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency. Hands-on experience with routing software, transport data tools, or supply chain modeling software is highly desirable. * Operational Knowledge: A deep understanding of transport logistics, including multi-drop routing dynamics, fleet utilization, and capacity constraints. * Communication & Influence: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and present data clearly. * Resilience: The ability to adapt and deliver high-quality results within a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment