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GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.
Job description:
Are your planning, teamwork and communication skills second to none? Do you thrive in a fast-paced transport environment where attention to detail really matters?
Here at GXO, were looking for a Transport Planner to join our busy transport operation at our Currys Newark site. Youll play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of products across the UK, supporting both customer service and operational performance.
This is a full-time, permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week on a night shift pattern, following a 5-from-7 rota. The shift pattern operates as Week 1: 6 on / 1 off and Week 2: 4 on / 3 off, working between Saturday to Thursday, 10:00pm 6:00am.
Pay, benefits and more:
Youll be paid a salary of up to £30,564.61 per annum, plus an additional night shift premium of £83.33 per month. 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!Including our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that youre comfortable with. xsngvjr
What youll do on a typical day:
* Fully utilise all vehicles to ensure accurate and appropriate allocation of drivers/vehicles/trailers/customer deliveries/trunking and backhaul
* Control and plan operational deliveries for the following day and process all customer bookings to meet customers needs and expectations
* Work closely with the operations to ensure vehicles and trailers are available to support the transport requirement and advise the operation in a timely manner when there are any risks to vehicle or trailer availability
* Communicate effectively with all customers and work with them to understand and resource their schedules
* Identify, communicate, and drive any continuous improvements to continually develop the operation of the business
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
* Experience working with Paragon routing and scheduling software would be advantageous
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.