Transport Planner

Company description:

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job description:

Are you currently working in a transport environment but feel like youve hit a stop sign? Are you looking for a career move, where youll constantly be challenged to grow and develop your skills? Are you ready to take the highway to your next challenge? Transport yourself to GXO and find out more about how we do logistics differently!

Here at GXO Warrington we are looking for aTransport Plannerto join our busy national planning centre,where youll ensure the safe delivery of B&Q products throughout the UK. Youll join a team of dedicated colleagues who like you, want to deliver results.

This is a full time, permanent position, you will be working on an any 5 from 7 shift pattern. Typically, this is Sunday to Thursday 8.00am 4.00pm. However, shifts can vary from 7.00am 6.00pm therefore flexibility is essential, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

Youll be paid a salary of up to £32,000 per annum. Youll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, 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!Were particularly proud of our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that youre comfortable with and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What youll do on a typical day:

• Plan efficient daily routes throughout the UK, ensuring effective use of resources, whilst keeping empty running at a minimum
• Ensure all plans are compliant with legal requirements of drivers hours and the working time directive
• Proactively sub-contract work whilst maintaining the required profit margin
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure planned output is achievable and that all customer budgets and service agreements are met

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience working with planning teams and transport operations
• Strong customer service focus with excellent communication skills
• A good geographical knowledge of the UK
• Computer literate in Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel), experience working with Paragon routing and scheduling software would be advantageous

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