Transport Planner

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Full time
Location: Branston
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Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Be the First to Apply Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for 2 Planners to join our team at our B&Q Branston site. In this customer-focussed role, you will be responsible for the control of available capacity for one of the Home Delivery Networks. This will involve the production and analysis of reports to provide valuable information to the management team. This role will evolve to include the planning of Home Delivery loads for which an element of shift work will be required. Someone from the Transport and Capacity Planning background will be ideal for the role. Salary: £35,360.00 per annum Shift Pattern:

Anytime between 6am and 6pm, working 5 out of 7 (rotating shift) - 8 hrs shift How will you contribute?

Control of capacity and lead time using Paragon HDX software Processing and analysing data to allow targets to be met Production of daily, weekly and period reports, as well as ad-hoc requirements Planning own fleet and dedicated sub-contractor fleet within the Home Delivery & Store Delivery Network What will you bring?

Educated to at least GCSE standard Advanced experience in using Microsoft Excel to analyse data from a variety of sources. Experience of a capacity management tool, in particular Paragon HDX, would be preferable. Route planning experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided. An understanding of logistics and transport networks Excellent attention to detail and good geographical knowledge Good communication and an ability to react quickly to what is a fast changing environment. Able to effectively communicate with a Network of CDC’s, Store colleagues and internal departments Able to work under pressure whilst maintaining a professional attitude Flexible approach and be willing to carry out varied tasks positively, reliably and accurately An excellent team player and able to work on own initiative What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, 25 days hols + bank hols with the option to buy more, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking, onsite canteen + 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. Apply Now!

If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result, you should submit your CV as soon as possible! Note to recruitment agencies:

We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We’ll be in touch if we need you. By applying you agree to Wincanton’s terms of use, click here to review

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Job Identification: 11689 Job Category: Operations Job Schedule: Full time Locations: c/o B&Q, Burton on Trent, DE14 3EG, GB

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