Job Description
Company description:XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS EUROPEJob description:Logistics done differently.How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel that sometimes you have more to give, but no room to progress? How does constant training and development sound?Here at XPO, we take our people seriously.
Were looking for a talented Transport Planner to join us on a full-time, permanent basis on our Aylesbury site for Arla. Working a typical Monday to Friday, core working hours, youll support the planning activities, allocation of routes, and cos-effective sub-contracting for the site, ensuring our deliveries get out the door in a timely, safe and compliant manner.Pay, benefits and more:Were looking to offer a salary of up to £30,000. We offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days.
Youll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.What youll do on a typical day:Control outbound plan, ensuring all drivers are scheduled in order to achievecontractual delivery times.level of accuracy and professionalismTo achieve weekly and monthly KPIs as set by the business and / or Customer ServiceEnsures that appropriate communication methods are used to provide information todrivers and office staff in relation to planTo identify and highlight to management any potential improvement opportunitiesTo demonstrate the Company Values in the undertaking of their role, and alwaysdisplay the highest standards of customer serviceTo undertake any other reasonable task as required.To undertake any relevant training events in line with own personal developmentneeds and business requirementsGeneral admin duties in line with transport legislation, company policies andprocedures including WTD, Tacho master updatesTo ensure all drivers are within legal parameters and follow tachograph lawsDealing with permanent and agency drivers planningProblem solving with any issues or queries regarding the plan and/or with the driversA strong attention to detailAbility to work under pressure and to deadlinesCompetent decision makingManage ASH on a daily basis using WTD calander and Absence trackerMonitor Agency PVACreate and manage trend reportsWhat you need to succeed at XPO:A good understating of fast-paced transport teamsExcellent communication skills youll be speaking regularly with various stakeholdersGood understanding of Microsoft packages including Excel and OutlookBe part of something big.We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesnt precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO.
We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please dont hesitate to let us know.TPBN1_UKTJ