Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to be based at our Distribution Centre in Daventry. This challenging and interesting role will appeal to an individual with drive, determination and enthusiasm.
Working with the wider planning teams within a network with over 50+ transport planners.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to really grow and expand within the role. We are looking for applicants with the scope to challenge the role and find ways to continuously improve processes and drive efficiency.
Shifts - 08:00 to 17:00 and any 5 from 7 - Working every other weekend.
How will you contribute?
1. Assist in the production of an optimum Transport plan in a time critical environment, constantly review and maintain in line with operational changes.
2. Undertake all activities in line with KPI requirements and SLA’s.
3. Working on a rotating day shift basis covering 7 days, mainly 8-5pm, but with occasions when flexibility is required due to operational requirements
4. Work closely with the Transport Operations Manager and Transport team based at sites, to ensure Transport hours and planned and used effectively.
5. Management of Drivers Holidays and Rotas.
6. Management of exceptions on the Time and Attendance system.
7. Collation of weekly finance statistics.
8. Assist in the production of reports for Senior Site Management to support KPI’s.
9. Work closely with key operational partners including other departments, depots and customer locations.
10. Other Site administration as and when required.
11. Reporting to the Transport Change Compliance Lead at the sites and the Planning Managers
12. Booking of Agency and adhoc transport when required to support the plan is covered
13. Creating Peak plans for events such as Easter and Christmas
14. Learning other site based plans to greater your knowledge of the network and support other depots
15. The role will be based at Daventry, but you will be planning for the main food sites that are based around the country remotely.
What will you bring?
16. Experience as a Transport Planner or similar role.
17. Confident communicator
18. A sound knowledge of the principles of transport operations and planning functions.
19. Good organiser.
20. Computer literate with good experience in using Microsoft Office - specially Excel.
21. Sound team player and motivator who can work on own initiative.
22. Good numerical and analytical skills paying strong attention to detail.
23. Driven by continual improvement and high personal standards
What do we offer?
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.
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