Route Transport Planner

7 months ago

Grays, United Kingdom Berkmann Wine Cellars Full time

**ROUTE TRANSPORT PLANNER**

Thurrock - RM20 3AX

£30k-£33k depending on experience

Berkmann Wine Cellars is proud to be the largest family owned and family-run wine importer in the UK. We have been selling premium wine since 1964 and our expertise has grown along with our award-winning portfolio

We are looking to recruit a Route Transport Planner who will be responsible for organising customer delivery routes so that our vehicles are within weight whilst maximising vehicle fill rates. You will also assist the Depot Manager with daily driver debriefings, checking off paperwork and stock returns.

Prime Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
- Planning the driver delivery routes daily using our software system (PODFather) for assigned regional dispatch locations.
- Working to various fixed customer order cut-off times to ensure the smooth running of the operation.
- Ensuring that information linked to deliveries is communicated effectively, responding quickly and efficiently to queries, giving pro-active solutions.
- Supporting with daily driver debriefings and stock reconciliation for returned products.
- In conjunction with your line manager and colleagues, reviewing daily reports and providing feedback to improve processes and performance.
- Collating and analysing KPI data
- Troubleshooting where necessary to avoid delivery delays

Knowledge & Experience
- To have a good understanding of delivery distribution planning procedures.
- A good geographical knowledge of London’s major town, conurbations and road network.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and confident at developing relationships with internal and external parties.
- Must be highly computer literate, with a standard knowledge of Microsoft Office & Excel.
- Keen attention to detail with the ability to make key decisions to support the smooth day to day running within the transport planning team. A self-starting, proactive and hands-on individual who can offer proactive solutions.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and respond to urgent deliveries or issues that arise
- Become an integral part of a family business
- Salary range of £30k - £33k per annum dependent upon experience
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual £250.00 contribution towards Dentals Costs
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Company salary sacrifice pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service
- Training and support from line manager, IT and HR.
- Generous discount from our Wine Portfolio
- Job Referral scheme, at £500 per employee
- A bottle of wine on both your birthday and your Berkmann anniversary

**No Agencies Please - We thank you for your interest in working with Berkmann Wine Cellars, however, we have our own internal HR and Recruitment team.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Grays: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- How many years of distribution planning experience do you have?

**Experience**:

- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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