Transport Planner
6 months ago
Job Introduction
As a Transport Planner based at our Liverpool Head Office and Distribution Centre, you'll play a pivotal role in optimising our transport schedule for timely store deliveries. With our company's continued growth, including the upcoming addition of our new North West Distribution Centre, this role will play vital part in our growth.
Your responsibilities include reviewing stock requirements, allocating resources, resolving scheduling issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll collaborate with teams across the business including our Warehouse Teams, communicate changes effectively, and continuously improve processes.
We're seeking someone with experience in FMCG transport operations, strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a problem-solving mindset. Join us in driving the success of our FMCG transport operations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Job Overview
- Review and adjust daily store stock requirements and forecasts.
- Assess transport capacity for store delivery schedule.
- Plan and allocate transport resources using Paragon.
- Maintain and update route plans on Paragon for store changes.
- Manage driver information and availability on Microlise.
- Resolve transport scheduling issues.
- Update KPIs for transport performance reporting.
- Maintain knowledge on health & safety and transport regulations.
- Analyse efficiency and cost-effectiveness of transport schedules.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and escalate issues.
- Effectively manage the balance of service and cost, while maintaining legal compliance
Minimum Criteria To Apply
- Good knowledge of Paragon Route Scheduling Packages and Microlise Vehicle Tracking System
- Legal compliance for transport operations, including WTD, EUT and transport legislation
- Experience of working in a 24/7 operation
- Proven track record of planning and forecasting
- Plan versus Actual analysis
- Maximisation of core fleet utilisation
- Work independently or as part of a team.
- Knowledge of Transport Health and Safety Regulations
- Ability to navigate Word, Excel, Access database and documents
About The Company
TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.
Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.
With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way
Package
- £39,856 per annum
- 37.50 hours per week
- Any 5 out of 7 days
- Days Shift Work
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
- Contributable Company pension scheme
**Employee benefits**:
- **MyHB employee benefits platform with access to**:
- Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
- Free Financial Advice
- Bank your savings into an ISA
- 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
- Low cost voluntary insured health plans
- Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
- Onsite canteen
- 10% store discount
- Access to social and sporting events
- Free car parking
- Long Service recognition scheme
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