AI Job Summary

Proven experience coordinating and optimising multiple daily distribution routes in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Practical experience using transport planning or route optimisation software to plan, allocate and manage routes.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

£31,000 GBP – £32,100 GBP (Annum)

Description

The Role

The Transport Planner is responsible for the effective planning, coordination and optimisation of all daily distribution routes using the company’s designated transport planning software system.

What You’ll Be Doing

Plan and allocate all distribution routes using the designated transport planning software
Ensure all customers orders are assigned to the most appropriate vehicle and delivery route
Optimise routes to minimise mileage, fuel consumption, journey times and overall distribution costs
Maximise vehicle utilisation by considering vehicle capacity, weight, volume and delivery requirements
Ensure delivery schedules and customer time windows are achieved wherever operational possible
Consider driver working hours, legal driving restrictions, breaks and working time regulations when planning routes
Review and adjust routes to accommodate urgent orders, late amendments, additional deliveries and operational changes.
Ensure routes are achievable, realistic and operationally efficient before being released to the transport operation
Identify opportunities to consolidate deliveries and reduce empty running
Maintain accurate planning information within the transport planning system
Monitor planned versus actual route performance
Identify trends, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement
Highlight routes & drivers who are underperforming
Monitor vehicle utilisation, route efficiency, mileage and delivery performance
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve transport efficiency and reduce operating costs

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in transport planning
Experience of planning multiple daily distribution routes
Practical experience using a transport planning or route optimisation software system
Understanding of vehicle capacity, load planning and delivery scheduling
Experience working in a fast-paced distribution or logistics environment
Understanding of transport costs, mileage and vehicle utilisation
Experience communicating with drivers and operational management teams
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to priorities workloads and meet strict planning deadlines
Able to manage multiple routes, vehicles and operational requirements simultaneously
High level of accuracy when planning routes
Team player

Closing date for internal candidates is 13th November 2026

Company Overview

We believe that working together with our colleagues, customers and suppliers makes our working environment a happier and more productive place to be. This message runs throughout the Company, and allows us to grow together and improve our potential.