Transport Planner

Job Description

Transport PlannerRole Overview Transport PlannerPermanentWednesbury (WS10) £30,000Monday Friday 09:00 18:00Occasional weekend workHere at Yodel we deliver more than just parcels we deliver a great experience when it comes to your career too. We are recruiting an administrator to join our fast paced Transport Planning team at our Wednesbury Hub on a permanent basis.The Transport Planning Team ensures the effective and optimum execution of all transport operations. Planning and coordinating Client requirements with transport resources to supply the Sort Centres and achieve delivery schedules to Service Centres. What youll be doing The Planner within the team is accountable for the execution of strategic and tactical planning and the execution of all related activities ensuring agreed service levels are maintained across the network. You will also have the following responsibilities:

• Next day planning using several bespoke systems within Yodel
• Working with commercial to on-board new clients
• Keying in client extras and cancellations.
• Optimising daily using PTV route optimising tool.
• Fully utilise software available to optimise the planning of transport network to the most cost effective model
• Maximise the usage of vehicle assets
• Continually strive to look for cost saving opportunities to produce a more efficient network
• Provide a professional customer facing service for all clients / internal network colleague, proactively responding to client queries and looking at opportunities to generate new initiative to maintain quality working relationships.
• Identify opportunity for change within the transport network and to implement continuous improvement on all levels
• Manage ad-hoc direct client collections / deliveries
• Advise if needed on projects throughout the business where transportation plays a role or is impacted
• Manage "live" situations in real time in the most cost effective manner ensuring client expectations and service levels are adhered to.
• Monitor the effective deployment of schedules and seek continuous improvement through identification of schedule and policy changes.
• Responsible for production and complete transport network solutions
• To plan and prepare regular line haul routings
• Adjust and monitor the network plan taking into consideration season changes, public holidays etc

What you need to show us It goes without saying the successful candidate will have an excellent attention to detail and experience of working in a similar role would be beneficial. You will be a passionate and driven individual and also be able to demonstrate the following skillsand attributes:

• At least 2 years experience and knowledge of transport planning operations
• Usage of Systems include the following: GTS, ESP, Service Now, PTV and Microlise and previous knowledge would be desirable
• Advanced knowledge of transport management systems i.e. route optimisation package
• Up to date knowledge of drivers hours and working time regulations
• Understanding of costings and budgets
• Ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge and experience of transport operations
• Communications skills up to and including Director level
• IT skills are essential
• Paragon Planning experience would be advantageous
• Preferably based in Wednesbury but not mandatory different base location considered for the right candidate
• Hours of work will be an 8 hour shift pattern between 7am and 7pm
• Flexibility will be required during peak and key events
• Some travel may be required

Why work with us This is a great opportunity for an analytical individual who thrives in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate will receive the following great benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Business casual dress code
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Discounted city centre parking
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Discounted hotel stays, gym memberships and Virgin Media discounts
• Up to 25% off the various food & drink outlets in the Albert Dock