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Transport Planner
Transport Planner
Location: Moran Logistics, Leeds LS10 1TA
Working Hours: 4 x 10 hour shifts a week (including alternate weekends)
Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits Package
About Us
Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland’s pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.
About The Role
We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive Transport Planner to join our growing logistics team at our Leeds hub. Reporting to the Planning Supervisor, you’ll be part of a close-knit team of three, playing a crucial role in delivering efficient, cost-effective, and timely transport solutions across the UK.
As part of a centralised planning initiative, you’ll be at the forefront of planning nationwide multi-drop deliveries using both own fleet and third-party logistics providers. This role is key to ensuring operational excellence across our production and distribution network.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan efficient and accurate delivery routes using Routyn Transport Planning System
* Maintain key planning parameters such as drive times, unload rates, and vehicle configurations
* Liaise with production sites to support capacity and delivery scheduling
* Meet planning cut-offs to support warehouse operations
* Assist the dispatch team with real-time issue resolution
* Prepare and compile transport performance reports
About You
You're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a methodical approach to planning. You're a natural problem-solver, highly organised, and committed to delivering excellent service and results. You enjoy collaboration but can also work independently. You’re flexible, open to occasional travel, and keen to understand the bigger picture of how logistics integrates with the wider business.
Key Skills
* Previous experience in transport or general planning within FMCG, logistics, or manufacturing
* Strong geographical knowledge and a customer-focused mindset
* Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data manipulation)
* Strong communication and organisational abilities
* High attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
Benefits
* Refer a friend scheme
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
* Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed’s Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails
* Cycle2Work Scheme
Why Join Us?
As one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.
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