Posted: 15 June
The role
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
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Financial Reward: Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and a dedicated car allowance.
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Work-Life Balance: Stable Monday-to-Friday schedule.
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Generous Leave: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with a flexible option to purchase additional days.
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Professional Development: Extensive fully-funded accredited training courses and clear progression pathways across a multi-million-pound corporate group.
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Health & Wellbeing: On-site gym access, Medicash health plan, employee assistance programme, and long-service awards.
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Lifestyle Perks: Comprehensive corporate discount scheme covering shopping, groceries, travel, dining, and entertainment.
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The Essentials: Company pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, free refreshments, and free on-site parking.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
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Network Optimization: Design and optimize distribution and transport frameworks to maximize fleet utilization and reduce operational spend.
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Data Modelling: Develop robust routing and scheduling models to continuously improve collection and delivery efficiencies.
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Strategic Analysis: Analyze volume trends, asset capacity, and regional service performance to directly support senior planning decisions.
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Continuous Improvement: Track operational KPIs, identify network bottlenecks, and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with site operations, fleet transport, and commercial teams to ensure total strategy alignment.
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Reporting & Forecasting: Produce high-level, detailed reporting, volume forecasts, and actionable performance insights.
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Contingency Planning: Build and support peak-period planning frameworks and operational contingency strategies.
What You Will Bring
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Logistics Expertise: Proven track record within logistics operations, tactical transport planning, or supply chain network design.
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Analytical Mindset: Exceptional data manipulation skills with a demonstrated ability to turn complex metrics into strategic operational decisions.
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Technical Skillset: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency. Hands-on experience with routing software, transport data tools, or supply chain modeling software is highly desirable.
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Operational Knowledge: A deep understanding of transport logistics, including multi-drop routing dynamics, fleet utilization, and capacity constraints.
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Communication & Influence: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and present data clearly.
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Resilience: The ability to adapt and deliver high-quality results within a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment
