Transport Planner at Morrisons

We’ve got a fantastic opportunity for a Planner to join the Transport Team at our Gadbrook Distribution Centre.

Reporting to the Planning Manager you will be responsible for producing individual Driver schedules that will implement the overall Transport plan for the operation.

Here at Morrisons our Transport Planners do the following:

• Ensure all deliveries and collections are in line with planned requirements.
• Provide problem solving guidance on any operational issues such as late changes to plans and compliance with policies and procedures
• Plan and manage resources to deliver a cost effective delivery service.
• Produce individual plans for particular drivers within an overall plan.
• Analyse the plan against actual schedules to understand areas of improvement.
• Maintain compliance and conformance for safe working practices and working time regulations.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Ensure the completion of all associated records and reports and highlight any inaccuracies, issues or complaints
• Proactively identify opportunities for improved operational efficiencies
• Organising shunters and ensuring that vehicles and trailers are available when needed.

About you

To be successful you should have excellent communication and analytical skills and experience of producing reports.

Experience of planning a large and successful transport operation along with an understanding of planning system Paragon would be advantageous.

Applicants must be a strong influencer and capable of credible, impactful interventions; working to direct or motivate. If you are interested in taking on a new challenge and have the skills to strengthen our team further, then we want to hear from you.

In return for your hard work we will offer you:

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
• 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us.
• Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Subsidised staff canteen.
• Free parking.Market leading pension and life assurance.
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP.
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more.
• Long Service Awards.Optional Payroll charity donations.
• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave