Transport Planner
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About the Role
Ready to play a key role in keeping a leading food distribution network moving?
Do you want to work for an incredible international FMCG brand?
We’re looking for a proactive Transport Planner to take ownership of planning and coordinating the fleet, ensuring smooth, efficient, and reliable deliveries across the network for this fantastic well-known brand.
The Role:
- Plan and schedule daily deliveries using route optimization tools
- Liaise with drivers and customer service teams to ensure delivery performance
- De-brief drivers and review delivery reports regularly
- Prepare and maintain key operational reports – COD, failed deliveries, temperature, KPI’s, and other spreadsheets
- Maximize route efficiency and minimize failed deliveries through effective planning
- Manage delivery and collection bookings for internal and third-party fleets
- Coordinate with 3rd party hauliers where required
- Ensure credit stop lists are cleared and daily reporting completed
- Escalate and resolve any service or fleet issues promptly
About You:
- Experienced in transport planning, ideally with PTV Route Optimizer
- Confident using SAP and Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of multi-temperature delivery vehicles and compliance requirements
- Excellent geographical knowledge and ability to plan routes cost-effectively
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Collaborative team player with clear communication and attention to detail
This role works to a Sunday- Thursday shift pattern so you must be comfortable with this and able to commit to this schedule.
If this sounds like the right move for your career, we’d love to speak to you!
victoria.winter@advocate-group.co.uk
01616390080
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