Transport Planner

Salary - 40473 per annum 

Shift Pattern Flexibility to cover Monday - Thursday 10:00-1930 (onsite) & Sunday - Friday 13:00-22:30 from home 

Warrington 

Here we have a great opportunity to join our Distribution and Logistics team at our Warrington Depot as a Transport Planner. You will be joining a small team that keeps our network running and ensuring we deliver an exceptional level of service to our customers. 

Youll be responsible for making sure all routes are optimised so that operational targets are achieved your amazing planning and organisational skills will be critical to your success. no two days the same you will need to be able to adapt accordingly and deal with unexpected issues as they arise ensuring that all stakeholders are communicated with in an effective and timely manner. As you would expect within logistics this is a deadline driven role where you will need to balance the needs of drivers customers and account managers whilst staying calm and focused to get the job done. Working closely with depot operational colleagues you will also review and refine delivery schedules to ensure maximum efficiency and analyse data from a variety of systems and sources to identify areas for future improvements. 

To join us in this role you will enjoy working with data sets and will have a keen eye for detail. Knowledge and experience of using planning software would be beneficial but not mandatory. This role involves a lot of data analysis so a keen eye for detail will always be will have a good understanding of driver working time and be confident using Microsoft Excel. Experience of SAP would be an advantage but is not essential. Youll have an enthusiastic can-do attitude using your experience and logical thinking to overcome challenges as they arise to ensure a positive outcome. This is a great role that offers the opportunity for progression within a large organisation. 

This is a great role that offers the opportunity for progression within a large organisation. In addition to a competitive monthly salary 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension you can also look forward to the following benefits: 

• Wagestream Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing 

• The option to purchase additional annual leave 

• Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family 

• Life assurance 

• Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop 

• The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices 

• Heavily subsidised colleague canteen 

To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team apply now. 

Additional Information :

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We dont want you to fit our culture we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We dont just look at your CV were more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. Well do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation we are the UKs largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nations most famous pubs and restaurants as well as schools caterers care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us and our 8000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And were growing!  

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time