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We are actively looking to engage transport, optimisation and planning experts for an exciting new role in Nottingham as a Senior Transport Planning Analyst!
Client Details
Our client is a market leader in the 3PL logistics sector specialising in sub-contracted transport & warehousing solutions. Our client operates a host of around 3,500 HGV & LGV vehicles across 104 sites within the UK. The business turnover in excess of 800+ million per annum and are displaying a 6% YoY growth!
Description
As a Senior Transport Planning Analyst you will report into the into Transport Planning Manager on a daily basis. You will work from the Nottingham head office around 2 days per week and conduct the following areas of responsibility:
- Managing the use of transport planning and scenario modelling software, plan transport routes for the UK distribution network.
- Planning and highlighting efficiency opportunities will be identified across both the final mile network and the primary network linking our central picking operations to our distribution centres across the UK.
- You will execute a plan of periodic reviews of the routes to ensure they are delivering maximum service in the most efficient way.
- Maintain a model of the existing routes across the network, making sure all data is kept as accurate and up to date as possible
- Review the allocation of customers to distribution sites
- Maintaining high levels of service and efficiency by carrying out route review activity in accordance with the optimisation plan, ensuring customer constraints and company operational standards are adhered to
- Work closely with local transport leader to drive efficiency project across the UK transport operation - identifying saving and cost efficiency's.
Profile
The successful Senior Transport Planning Analyst will have a background in transport planning and optimisation across a range of different transport & logistics areas. They will also have the following skills & attributes:
- 3x years' experience in Transport Planning
- Experience of optimisating route networks and analytics.
- Commutable to Nottingham 2x days per week
Job Offer
- 36,000-43,000
- Company car allowance
- Pension contributions up to 8%
- 25 days annual leave
- Comprehensive bonus
