At a Glance
- Tasks: Optimise delivery routes and ensure exceptional service for our customers.
- Company: Join Brakes, the UK's largest foodservice supplier with a fun and friendly culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, pension, and discounts on award-winning products.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture where your unique talents are celebrated.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in logistics while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning, knowledge of transport software, and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 24960 - 26000 £ per year.
Annual Salary £34,671, plus a great range of benefits
Sunday - Thursday, 10:30AM - 20:00PM (45 Hours PW)
Newark
Great opportunity for an experienced Planner to join our distribution and logistics team at our Newark Depot. You will be joining a small team that keeps our network running, ensuring we deliver an exceptional level of service to our customers.
You’ll be responsible for making sure all routes are optimised so that operational targets are achieved – your amazing planning and organisational skills will be critical to your success. With no two days the same, you will need to be able to adapt accordingly and deal with unexpected issues as they arise, ensuring that all stakeholders are communicated with in an effective and timely manner.
As you would expect within logistics, this is a deadline driven role where you will need to balance the needs of drivers, customers, and account managers – staying calm and focused to get the job done. Working closely with depot operational colleagues, you will also review and refine delivery schedules to ensure maximum efficiency and analyse data from a variety of systems and sources to identify areas for future improvements.
To join us in this role you will be an experienced planner with a good knowledge of the area. You will have a good understanding of driver working time, have used transport planning software and be confident using Microsoft Excel. Experience of SAP would be an advantage but is not essential. You’ll have an enthusiastic, can-do attitude, using your experience and logical thinking to overcome challenges as they arise to ensure a positive outcome.
This is a great role that offers the opportunity for progression within a large organisation. In return we offer a great package including salary, generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more, pension plus huge discounts on award-winning products. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development programmes.
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities.
Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Distribution Route Planner in Newark employer: Brakes
Brakes is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that values each employee's unique contributions. With a strong focus on career development, employees benefit from extensive Learning & Development programmes and a supportive environment that encourages personal growth. Located in Newark, the company provides a competitive salary, generous holiday allowances, and significant discounts on award-winning products, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the foodservice industry.
