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Form of workWe’re looking for a Transport Planner to join our team at Wincanton on a Fixed Term contract, based at our Milton Keynes site. You will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing the transportation of goods and materials.
**Due to the nature of this role and the site you will be working on, the successful candidate is required to hold full SC clearance prior to application**
Why Wincanton?
- Unrivalled salary between £27,000 to £31,000 Dependant On Experience
- Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week
- Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
- Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
- Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Healthcare Cash plan
- Dental Cash plan
- Share Scheme
- Pension Accident Insurance
- Payroll Giving
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Online GP Access
- Hospital Plan
- Death in Service Benefit
- Retirement Courses
- 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships
- Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice
Day to Day
- Develop transportation plans and schedules to meet customer requirements
- To be a point of contact for Drivers and to allocate work instructions
- To be aware of the status of drivers in respect of deliveries and delays
- Coordinate with drivers and sub-contractors, to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of goods
- Optimize routes to maximize efficiency and minimize costs
- Plan and coordinate daily work utilising our fleet
- Monitor and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery
- Resolve any transportation-related issues or delays
- To ensure that any returned items are logged on the system
- Maintain accurate records of transportation activities and update relevant systems
What will you bring?
- Transport Planning experience (drivers rota planning, maintenance schedule, MOT / VOR process)
- Warehouse Operations knowledge desired
- Citrix/ Winsight / Microsoft Office experience required
- Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and best practices
- Proficient in using transportation management software and systems
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Wincanton’s Commitment
Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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