Solutions Design Planner

4 days ago


Newbridge, United Kingdom Menzies Distribution Ltd Full time

**OLUTION DESIGN PLANNER (TRANSPORT)**

Menzies Distribution are looking for a Solution Design Planner to join our retail logistics team in Newbridge. Our team play a critical role in supporting the UK & Ireland operations to systematically plan, implement and control the efficient movement ofgoods for our customers, this role is based on a basic 40-hour week working Monday to Friday.

Reporting directly to the Solution Design Manager, you will be working in a busy, fast paced environment where multitasking is essential. You will be part of a small team who are responsible for planning all elements of transport within the business as required.

Fundamental to the role will be working closely with the business to plan transport schedules and 'what if’ scenarios for all areas of transport, including primary trunking from customers, hubs to depots and final mile delivery. You will need to liaise andcoordinate the demands of our customers, Warehouse and Transport teams, to create achievable and cost-effective transport schedules.

Key to the role will be ensuring vehicle productivity targets, contingency plans are achieved, and our movement plans are efficiently managed to minimise environmental impact. You will also be required to analyse data from various sources to provide insightand recommendations on the current and future delivery network.

**_Relevant COVID-19 precautions will be taken during the recruitment process for this role _**

Looking for a shift we haven’t mentioned? We're happy to offer flexibility regarding shifts and hours wherever possible. Get in touch today to discuss how Menzies Distribution can work with you.

**SOLUTION DESIGN PLANNER DUTIES**
- Use of Paragon (Transport Planning tool) software to produce daily & strategic transport schedules for prospective and current business
- Construct multiple new business model solutions utilising paragon & Excel
- Analyse data and produce dashboards/summaries using Excel
- Provide supporting information for supervising and managing driver workloads
- Assist depots with Continuous Improvement, and Efficiency plans
- Produce transport plans that are both practical and achievable ensuring mínimal cost and maximum profitability
- Communicate planned activities to relevant individuals within Transport Team and customers located across the UK & Ireland
- Produce KPI reports

**REQUIREMENTS**

- Knowledge of transport planning
- Experience of routing software such as Paragon and knowledge of Order Processing systems
- Strong geographical knowledge of the UK & Ireland
- Strong comprehension for numeracy
- Transport operations, driver legislation and related processes
- Data manipulation and analytical capabilities, lateral thinking
- Communication and influencing, a relationship builder
- Independent, with ability to organise workload and maintain deadlines under own initiative
**BENEFITS**
- 31 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rota)
- Pension Scheme
- Life Cover
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye Care
- Onsite Canteen with Vending Machines
- Instant access to Myles E-Learning platform with opportunities to progress your career
- Automatic entry and consideration for Menzies Distribution SPIRIT award and Safety Star recognition scheme
- Recommend a Friend and earn up to £500
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Health & Wellbeing Portal

**A BIT ABOUT US**:
At Menzies Distribution, we have been delivering across the UK since 1833. Today, we are Logistic UK’s most innovative business of the year, with a strong focus on the future, sustainability, and innovation - we keep moving forwards.


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