We are looking for a highly analytical and drivenNetwork Plannerto join our growingteam.In this role, you willbe responsible fordesigning, optimising, andmaintainingour transport and distribution network to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and excellent service levels across operations.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role shaping logistics strategy, supporting business growth, and improving operational performance.
WhyBoughey?
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and car allowance
- Monday to Friday
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy more
- Extensive progression opportunities across the wider group that has 2 other businesses
- Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
- Discounts across shopping, groceries, travel, entertainment, dining, days out, health & beauty and much more!
- On-site gym
- Long service awards
- The usual: company pension, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, free refreshments, free on-site parking
Day to Day
- Design and optimise distribution and transport networks to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Analyse volume trends, capacity, and service performance to support planning decisions
- Develop routing and scheduling models to improve delivery and collection efficiency
- Identify opportunities for network improvements and lead implementation of solutions
- Collaborate with operations, transport, and commercial teams to ensure alignment
- Produce detailed reporting, forecasts, and performance insights
- Support peak planning and contingency strategies
- Monitor KPIs and recommend continuous improvement initiatives
- Work with data systems and planning tools to enhance network visibility
What will you bring?
- Proven experience in logistics, transport planning, or supply chain network design
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decisions
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning tools or modelling software is desirable
- Understanding of transport operations (routing, fleet utilisation, capacity planning)
- Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Who areBoughey?
NWF Groupcomprisesof 3 key businesses: NWF Fuels, NWF Agriculture & Boughey Distribution. Employing over 1,400 colleagues across the group, we encourage and empower our people to progress and move fluidly through the group, meaning the sky really is the limit when you join us!
What makes Boughey Distribution different? We store and transport food in a way that is best for our customers, people,communitiesand the planet! Boasting a 60-year heritage we are committed to on-going investment in our facilities, vehicles,systemsand our people. We have more than 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space alongside 160 trucks & 365 trailers, and we want you to be a part of it!
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
