At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise transport networks to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing logistics operations team with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, performance bonuses, generous leave, and extensive training.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of logistics while making a real impact on business growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in logistics and strong analytical skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Network Planner to join a rapidly growing logistics operations team. In this strategic role, you will design, optimize, and maintain a large-scale transport and distribution network. Your primary focus will be to maximize fleet efficiency and cost-effectiveness while protecting premium service levels across nationwide operations.
This is a premier opportunity to play a key role in shaping long-term logistics strategy, supporting business growth, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Package & Benefits
- Financial Reward: Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and a dedicated car allowance.
- Work-Life Balance: Stable Monday-to-Friday schedule.
- Generous Leave: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with a flexible option to purchase additional days.
- Professional Development: Extensive fully-funded accredited training courses and clear progression pathways across a multi-million-pound corporate group.
- Health & Wellbeing: On-site gym access, Medicash health plan, employee assistance programme, and long-service awards.
- Lifestyle Perks: Comprehensive corporate discount scheme covering shopping, groceries, travel, dining, and entertainment.
- The Essentials: Company pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, free refreshments, and free on-site parking.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Network Optimization: Design and optimize distribution and transport frameworks to maximize fleet utilization and reduce operational spend.
- Data Modelling: Develop robust routing and scheduling models to continuously improve collection and delivery efficiencies.
- Strategic Analysis: Analyze volume trends, asset capacity, and regional service performance to directly support senior planning decisions.
- Continuous Improvement: Track operational KPIs, identify network bottlenecks, and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with site operations, fleet transport, and commercial teams to ensure total strategy alignment.
- Reporting & Forecasting: Produce high-level, detailed reporting, volume forecasts, and actionable performance insights.
- Contingency Planning: Build and support peak-period planning frameworks and operational contingency strategies.
What You Will Bring
- Logistics Expertise: Proven track record within logistics operations, tactical transport planning, or supply chain network design.
- Analytical Mindset: Exceptional data manipulation skills with a demonstrated ability to turn complex metrics into strategic operational decisions.
- Technical Skillset: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency. Hands-on experience with routing software, transport data tools, or supply chain modeling software is highly desirable.
- Operational Knowledge: A deep understanding of transport logistics, including multi-drop routing dynamics, fleet utilization, and capacity constraints.
- Communication & Influence: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and present data clearly.
- Resilience: The ability to adapt and deliver high-quality results within a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment.
Transport Planner employer: IGB Group
As a leading transport and distribution operator, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values our employees' contributions and fosters a supportive work culture. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including a fully expensed premium company car, and a commitment to employee development, we offer a rewarding environment for our Group Fleet Manager. Our locations in Bardon and Northampton provide a dynamic setting where you can thrive professionally while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
