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Transport Planner

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Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Calveley, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
£33k - £33k Annual
Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Package: Competitive base salary + performance bonus + car allowance

We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Network Planner to join a rapidly growing logistics operations team. In this strategic role, you will design, optimize, and maintain a large-scale transport and distribution network. Your primary focus will be to maximize fleet efficiency and cost-effectiveness while protecting premium service levels across nationwide operations.

This is a premier opportunity to play a key role in shaping long-term logistics strategy, supporting business growth, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Package & Benefits

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Financial Reward: Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and a dedicated car allowance.

*

Work-Life Balance: Stable Monday-to-Friday schedule.

*

Generous Leave: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with a flexible option to purchase additional days.

*

Professional Development: Extensive fully-funded accredited training courses and clear progression pathways across a multi-million-pound corporate group.

*

Health & Wellbeing: On-site gym access, Medicash health plan, employee assistance programme, and long-service awards.

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Lifestyle Perks: Comprehensive corporate discount scheme covering shopping, groceries, travel, dining, and entertainment.

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The Essentials: Company pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, free refreshments, and free on-site parking.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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Network Optimization: Design and optimize distribution and transport frameworks to maximize fleet utilization and reduce operational spend.

*

Data Modelling: Develop robust routing and scheduling models to continuously improve collection and delivery efficiencies.

*

Strategic Analysis: Analyze volume trends, asset capacity, and regional service performance to directly support senior planning decisions.

*

Continuous Improvement: Track operational KPIs, identify network bottlenecks, and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

*

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with site operations, fleet transport, and commercial teams to ensure total strategy alignment.

*

Reporting & Forecasting: Produce high-level, detailed reporting, volume forecasts, and actionable performance insights.

*

Contingency Planning: Build and support peak-period planning frameworks and operational contingency strategies.

What You Will Bring

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Logistics Expertise: Proven track record within logistics operations, tactical transport planning, or supply chain network design.

*

Analytical Mindset: Exceptional data manipulation skills with a demonstrated ability to turn complex metrics into strategic operational decisions.

*

Technical Skillset: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency. Hands-on experience with routing software, transport data tools, or supply chain modeling software is highly desirable.

*

Operational Knowledge: A deep understanding of transport logistics, including multi-drop routing dynamics, fleet utilization, and capacity constraints.

*

Communication & Influence: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and present data clearly.

*

Resilience: The ability to adapt and deliver high-quality results within a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment

Reference: 225251721

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CV-Library

Transport Planner

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library

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Calveley, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
£33k - £33k Annual
Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Package: Competitive base salary + performance bonus + car allowance

We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Network Planner to join a rapidly growing logistics operations team. In this strategic role, you will design, optimize, and maintain a large-scale transport and distribution network. Your primary focus will be to maximize fleet efficiency and cost-effectiveness while protecting premium service levels across nationwide operations.

This is a premier opportunity to play a key role in shaping long-term logistics strategy, supporting business growth, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Package & Benefits

*

Financial Reward: Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and a dedicated car allowance.

*

Work-Life Balance: Stable Monday-to-Friday schedule.

*

Generous Leave: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with a flexible option to purchase additional days.

*

Professional Development: Extensive fully-funded accredited training courses and clear progression pathways across a multi-million-pound corporate group.

*

Health & Wellbeing: On-site gym access, Medicash health plan, employee assistance programme, and long-service awards.

*

Lifestyle Perks: Comprehensive corporate discount scheme covering shopping, groceries, travel, dining, and entertainment.

*

The Essentials: Company pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, free refreshments, and free on-site parking.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

*

Network Optimization: Design and optimize distribution and transport frameworks to maximize fleet utilization and reduce operational spend.

*

Data Modelling: Develop robust routing and scheduling models to continuously improve collection and delivery efficiencies.

*

Strategic Analysis: Analyze volume trends, asset capacity, and regional service performance to directly support senior planning decisions.

*

Continuous Improvement: Track operational KPIs, identify network bottlenecks, and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

*

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with site operations, fleet transport, and commercial teams to ensure total strategy alignment.

*

Reporting & Forecasting: Produce high-level, detailed reporting, volume forecasts, and actionable performance insights.

*

Contingency Planning: Build and support peak-period planning frameworks and operational contingency strategies.

What You Will Bring

*

Logistics Expertise: Proven track record within logistics operations, tactical transport planning, or supply chain network design.

*

Analytical Mindset: Exceptional data manipulation skills with a demonstrated ability to turn complex metrics into strategic operational decisions.

*

Technical Skillset: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency. Hands-on experience with routing software, transport data tools, or supply chain modeling software is highly desirable.

*

Operational Knowledge: A deep understanding of transport logistics, including multi-drop routing dynamics, fleet utilization, and capacity constraints.

*

Communication & Influence: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and present data clearly.

*

Resilience: The ability to adapt and deliver high-quality results within a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment
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Reference: 225251721

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