Transport Planner

Company description:XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS EUROPEJob description:Logistics done differentlyReady for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Ready to join a site as its growing? We are looking for someone like you.Were currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to be based at our site in Norwich on our customer contract . As part of this busy transport operation, covering Mon to FriPay, benefits and more:Were looking to offer a salary of up to £30,000per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. Youll have access to a variety of high street discounts as well as a Salary sacrifice car scheme, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.What youll do on a typical day:The planning of all orders / shipments for the ASHI contract within the timeframes set by the SLAPlanning of XPO core fleet resource across the sites, with full use of TMS and associated optimisation softwareSubcontractor planning, allocating all work through TMS ensuring haulier partners confirm jobs assigned to them with correct cost allocationEnsure all Fleet/Drivers costs are updated and logged accurately.Representing the Planning Team in the daily Ops Meetings.Acting as a liaison point between ASHI Depots and CS and the XPO Transport TeamEnsure all collections are planned and updated on the planning sheet.Proactively plan any urgent orders and communicate the delivery date to ASHI.Ensure ASHI are notified in a timely manner of any date changes/ failed orders including reasons why, ensuring they are re-dated and re-planned ASAPEnsure all core fleet is allocated, ensuring all fleet is utilised effectivelyImmediate escalation to the Planning Manager/ Supervisor for any non-conformance to the daily planWhat you need to succeed at XPO:Its important you have exposure of working in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalExperience within transport and a good understanding of compliance and driver hours would be beneficialWe strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesnt precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please dont hesitate to let us know.TPBN1_UKTJ