Transport Planner

Role: Official Partnership Job Title - Distribution Planner Location: Bracknell Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) Solving complex planning problems related to branch de-kit (cages), backhaul placements, fleet availability, and multi-drop deliveries. Utilising system data and systems such as (Transport Management Systems, Paragon Warehouse Management Systems, and Branch Order Builder,) to coordinate workflow across all business areas, ensuring minimal delays and maximum efficiency. Identifying opportunities for cost reductions in line with business objectives (e.g. waste management or de-kit collection reductions) while ensuring all plans comply with Working Time Directives and EU drivers' hours. Communicating and providing clear, factual status updates to internal teams (IT, Warehouse and Transport operations) and external stakeholders (Third-Party Logistic sites, Offshore systems teams, Software Vendor teams). Ensuring adherence to systems and processes across the supply chain, implementing, monitoring, and measuring all relevant controls to manage operational and reputational risks to the Partnership. Role model the Partnership Behaviours and proactively invest in your own continuous professional development, both technically and personally. Drive your own contribution conversations and set and review your development goals regularly. A clear understanding of the components of TMS (Transport Management Systems) and WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) Solution. Previous knowledge of Paragon, Microlise, C3, or similar software. Previous Distribution planning experience (this can be experience in managing schedules for a fleet of vehicles or warehouse operations) and a history of working effectively across supply chain departments. Ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders (all levels). Evidence of identifying and supporting cost-reduction initiatives (identify areas where cost saving can be made in backhaul placement and opportunities to reduce driving routes).