Transport Planner

**Logistics done differently.**

Are you a Load Planner that’s familiar with coordinating planning and despatch multiple? If you’re a positive individual that just wants to grow, read on, this could be for you

We’re looking for two Load Planners to work Monday to Friday based at our site in Barrow on Soar, working either 7.30am -4.30pm or 12 noon
- 9pm shifts

You’ll plan the resources against the plan and ensure that we are able to execute the central plan being the touchpoint between the warehouse and transport for the current and following shift.

**Pay, benefits and more**:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £26,000 early shift and £28,000 pm shift, per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other benefits.

**What you’ll do on a typical day**:

- Day-to-day you will be to looking to review warehouse loading targets and ensure that products are loaded in line with planned deliveries and that we can despatch our drivers in a timely and efficient manner
- Maintain excellent levels of customer service including stakeholder relationships
- You will ensure that all activity is undertaken in line with legislative requirements and ensure compliance with XPO Health and Safety requirements, highlighting any concerns to line management - ask us about our ‘Road to Zero’
- Be proactive in identifying and resolving any potential issues before they occur - can you find creative solutions for complex problems?

**What you need to succeed at XPO**:

- If you have a backgound in working a busy transport office
- Great communication skills, you’ll be cooperating with stakeholders throughout the network
- Previous transport experience is essential for this role
- Previous system experience in Excel and SAP are desirable.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.