Transport Planner (UK) in Dudley

ABOUT TOSCA

Tosca is a global leader in reusable packaging and pooling solutions that service the supply chain end to end. Re-use is the key word as Tosca facilitates moving away from single use packaging towards a circular model of reusable packaging with its robust portfolio of plastic containers, pallets, bins, crates and more. We focus on optimizing the flow of perishables, eliminating waste at every turn – product, packaging, labor and transportation waste. Our reusable plastic products improve the quality of product delivered, create more efficient supply chains, and are more sustainable than single-use packaging.

To strengthen our dynamic team in Dudley (UK), we’re looking for a driven and experienced Transport Planner who’s ready to make a meaningful contribution.

This is a predominantly office-based role, requiring presence at the office five days a week.

Position Purpose

As a Transport Planner, you manage transport planning for your region. You optimize routes, reduce costs, and collaborate with partners to enhance logistics and customer satisfaction across the business.

Responsibilities

Optimal transport planning

• You plan deliveries and collections in the most efficient way, starting from the closest service center.
• You build roundtrips and milkruns using Tosca’s dedicated fleet to streamline transport operations.
• You optimize routes and loads to ensure maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• You work to reduce travel distance, logistics spend, and the overall carbon footprint.
• You act as a problem solver for various logistic challenges that arise.
• You bring planning optimizations to continuously improve supply chain performance.

Monitor cost and service performance

• You monitor service KPIs, including DIFOT (Delivery In Full, On Time), to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• You keep track of cost-related KPIs to maintain budget control and identify improvement opportunities.
• You follow up on logistics complaints and provide feedback to support resolution and service enhancement.

Stakeholder communication

• You maintain proactive and professional communication with all internal and external stakeholders in the supply chain, and you build strong relationships with carriers.

Monitor market trends

• You scan market trends regularly to stay informed about industry developments.
• You follow fuel price evolution to assess its impact on transport planning and cost management.

Experience & education

• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in transport planning, ideally within a logistics or supply chain environment.
• You have completed studies in Transportation Planning or a related field, such as Logistics, Civil Engineering, or Urban Planning.

Skills

• You have excellent English language skills, both written and spoken. Knowledge of any additional language is considered a strong asset.
• You are well-organized and manage your administrative tasks in a transparent and efficient manner.
• You possess solid geographical knowledge and maintain a strong network of carriers to support effective transport planning.
• You are hands-on and have a proactive, problem-solving attitude, ready to tackle logistical challenges as they arise.
• You have thorough knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• You are an enthusiastic team player who brings a positive attitude and energy to the entire Tosca team.

Our offer

• You will have a permanent contract with a competitive remuneration package in line with your knowledge and experience.

• We continuously invest in your personal and professional development through our training & coaching programs.

• You will join a dynamic and fast-growing company that is part of a strong international group. We take pride in our green service and encourage our employees to participate in our growth and help us co-define the path to success.

• You will work in a fun environment with a supportive team that cares about each other and encourages collaboration at all levels.

Interested?

We cultivate a tight-knit team of smart people who care about their work and their colleagues. We believe this is a really exciting opportunity for someone who is up for a fast-paced challenge and is eager to become an integral member of our team.

Send us your CV and your letter of motivation in English. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

We value diversity and equal opportunity. Applicants are welcomed based on their individual merits as we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, disability, ethnic or racial origin, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us.

External recruitment services/agencies will not be used for this position.