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Transport Planner Nights

Requisition Id: 375612

Business Unit: XPOE Transport

Location:

Leigh, GB, WN7 3XJ

Logistics done differently.

Are you a Transport Planner that’s familiar with planning multiple routes at any one time? Do you have exposure to planning routes for general haulage or pallet networks? If you’re a positive individual that just wants to grow, read on, this could be for you!

We’re looking for a Nights Transport Planner to work Monday to Friday (2000-0600). This is for our shared user network based in Leigh – you’ll be planning specialist loads and palletised deliveries for the following day shift.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £30,000 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 produce an efficient routes for multiple depots and maintain excellent levels of customer service

• We’ll need you to have accurate management of scheduling and company costings with the objective of minimising operational costs and optimising efficiency – we’re always looking to improve

• You will ensure that all traffic planning activity is undertaken in line with legislative requirements and ensure compliance with Company Health and Safety requirements, highlighting any concerns to line management – ask us about our ‘Road to Zero’

• Are you an ‘out-the-box’ thinker? We need you to be proactive in identifying and resolving any potential routing issues before they occur – can you find creative solutions for complex problems?

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• If you have a background in general haulage or share user pallet networks this would be highly beneficial

• Great communication skills, you’ll be cooperating with stakeholders throughout the network

• Previous planning experience is essential for this role

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

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.

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