Company description:
XPO, Inc
Job description:
Logistics done differently
Ready for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Ready to join an operation as its growing? We are looking for someone like you.Were currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to be based at our site in Holywell on our contract with Kingspan. As part of this busy transport operation, covering Mon to Fri.
Pay, benefits and more:
Were looking to offer a salary of up to £32,000per annum. In addition, 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 as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.
What youll do on a typical day:
Plan all Kingspan orders and shipments within SLA timeframes
Allocate XPO core fleet across Kingspan sites using TMS and optimisation tools
Manage subcontractor planning via TMS, ensuring job confirmation and accurate cost allocation
Input all subcontractor costs into WTS
Represent Planning Team in daily Ops calls
Provide timely updates to Kingspan CS team, especially on at-risk or failed loads
Act as liaison between Kingspan CS and XPO Transport Team
Ensure all collections are planned and recorded accurately
Proactively plan urgent orders and communicate delivery dates
Notify Kingspan promptly of any changes or failed orders, with reasons and re-planning
Maximise utilisation of core fleet resources
Escalate any non-conformance to the Planning Manager/Supervisor immediately
What you need to succeed at XPO:
Its important you have exposure of working in a fast-paced transport environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
A good understanding of compliance and driver hours would be beneficial
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.
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