Job Description
We are looking to recruit a Transport Planner into our London Convenience model, to be based at Thameside. Our Transport Planners are required to own and manage the daily planning for all store deliveries and backhaul collections, managing communication of the plan to all stakeholders and ensuring it is accurately reflected in the system while monitoring performance and efficiency.
This role involves working five days out of seven and includes weekend work on a rolling roster.
Who are we?
Wincanton is a leading third‑party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland, with over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a fleet of 3,400 vehicles. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, and our mission is "to make our customers’ business better, every day."
How will you contribute?
- Manage all volume through the Plan‑It system, ensuring they are planned into the appropriate routing software and this is communicated to the business.
- Manage resource requests to ensure all planned daily resources are accurate.
- Manage Health & Safety on site, creating a culture that is H&S conscious and reports accordingly; drive the use of STAR reporting and awareness to reduce incidents.
- Ensure reports and details are accurate for the receiving audience.
- Financially aware and ensures profitability is maximised by ensuring plans are efficient.
- Manage customer relationships, ensuring communication is good and issues are highlighted and dealt with quickly and appropriately; suggest improvements and work with the Customers team to maximise efficiency.
- Ensure all decisions are taken with full knowledge of the P&L implications to the business and that the team is aware of financial performance.
What will you bring?
Key Skills
- Successful delivery of operational and service performance in line with Health and Safety excellence and KPIs.
- Self‑starter, energetic, hands‑on approach.
- Effective planning and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to identify and report issues.
- Ability to drive P&L performance by analysing statistics and reacting quickly.
Experience
- Evidence of continuous improvement in operational performance (including Health and Safety) and driving site culture and the engagement of colleagues.
- Previous experience/knowledge of Transport Management systems desirable.
- Operationally focused and able to deliver and exceed expectations.
- Demonstrable experience in Microsoft Office applications.
What do we offer?
We value our people and offer a friendly, safety‑first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including annual leave, bank holidays (with option to buy more), share incentive plan, cycle‑to‑work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking, onsite canteen, and more. We continuously expand our capability programmes to provide opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning occurs through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in logistics and supply chain and Wincanton’s deep expertise provide a superb platform for professional development.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
About Us
Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions across the country. With extensive experience and knowledge, we provide business‑critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high‑volume e‑fulfilment; retailer "dark stores"; two‑person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best‑known companies.
