Transport Planner: OTIF & Cost-Effective Routes

Unipart Technologies Group; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport services provider in Nuneaton is seeking a Transport Planner to ensure on-time delivery and efficient transport management. The successful candidate will create route plans, manage KPIs, and foster relationships with carriers and customers. This role requires strong planning, organizational, and communication skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality transport services. Benefits include 22 days of holiday and a range of supportive programs.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to cope with fast-changing priorities.
• Strong understanding of Transport or Distribution.
• Familiarity with Transport Management Systems (TMS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery on time KPIs, ensuring cost-effective transport services.
• Create and maintain cost-effective route plans across multiple sites.
• Measure and report transport metrics for service and cost evaluation.

Skills

Strong planning and organisational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work towards targets

Strong team player

Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suites

Job description

A leading transport services provider in Nuneaton is seeking a Transport Planner to ensure on-time delivery and efficient transport management. The successful candidate will create route plans, manage KPIs, and foster relationships with carriers and customers. This role requires strong planning, organizational, and communication skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality transport services. Benefits include 22 days of holiday and a range of supportive programs.