Transport Planner

This position is working 4 on 4 off (10 hr shifts) 16.28 per hour. It will be based at Ashbourne Feed mill.

The Transport Planner (GB) will plan support and coordinate the daily transport movements.

This role will primarily be responsible for planning in a timely manner transport requirements on a day 1 / day 2 basis so that the team meet the required agriculture plan logistics service and cost performance targets.

The role will report directly to the Transport Manager and will play a key role in making the Pilgrims EuropeLogistics planning a Best in Class operation.

• Adopt and ensure compliance on all aspects of H&S legislation with the target of zero harm.
• Uphold Group and Company image policies and Values.
• Drive business performance through evaluation of driver analytics.
• Populate and maintain scheduling and tracker systems.
• Using a mix of automated and manual tools undertake transport planning and daily execution / performance tracking feed deliveries to farms.
• Ensure Pilgrims Europe and agency driver labour in department is employed efficiently economically and with fairness of workload and average hours worked.
• Share accurate information with own drivers and service providers to enable effective operations.
• Administer and manage GB operational plan performance DOT breakdowns / programme changes and driver issues.

• Identify lane / loads requirements risk and risk mitigations for own and third party providers.
• Work with internal stakeholders to utilise own fleet and third party to obtain the optimal cost / service balance.
• Capture and maintain delivery point master data e.g. time windows road conditions access restrictions.
• Support management of chain of custody / product integrity documentation.

• Support work in execution of bad weather contingency planning (UK).
• Report on GB internal and external DOT for Own and Third Party Carriers.
• Work collaboratively with all sites internal customers and external partners to ensure the business has an efficient and optimised E2E supply chain (covering people processes & systems).
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive and collaborative day to day engagement with Internal and external stakeholders such as Mill Operatives
• Support Administration and KPI reporting duties relevant to the Logistics function including compilation of: live collection driver packs.

• 2 years transport experience in a fast paced multi-site Own account or 3PL Logistics operation.BH1
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with good knowledge of geographical locations of customer depot.
• Experience in monitoring tracking and driving Logistical performance through agreed KPIs.
• Internal and External Customer facing experience able to react quickly and calmly in delivering practical solutions to operational issues.
• Experienced in the use of IT applications especially Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent personal time management and able to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

BH1Open to considering candidates who do not necessarily have the experience but are interested in the industry and developing into the role provided they hold the right competencies and keen to learn

• Provide out of hours cover

Pilgrims Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland including Fridge Raiders Rollover Denny Richmond Oakhouse and Moy Park alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork lamb and chicken working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals snacking ranges added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrims Europe we combine 20000 of the best people in the industry united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality most delicious and innovative food which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrims Europe team are based in our Pilgrims UK Moy Park Pilgrims Food Masters and Pilgrims Shared Services businesses.