Transport Planner

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Transport Planner</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Hartlepool</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Type: Full Time, Permanent</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Jackson Hogg are delighted to be partnering with a national distribution business in Hartlepool to recruit a Transport Planner.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy transport operation where you'll play a key role in ensuring deliveries are planned safely, efficiently, and in line with customer</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for route optimisation, managing daily transport activities, and responding to operational challenges in real time to maintain service levels across the network.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This role would suit an individual with experience in transport planning, logistics, fleet operations, or route scheduling who enjoys problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Plan and optimise daily delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and operational efficiency.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure routes comply with all relevant legislation, including ADR</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements, driver hours regulations, and site-specific restrictions.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Coordinate tanker and compartment allocations based on product and customer</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manage depot replenishment activity in line with operational demand.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monitor live transport operations and proactively manage delays, breakdowns, and other disruptions.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Adjust routes and schedules in real time to maintain service levels and customer commitments.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manage same-day orders and urgent delivery requests.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintain effective communication with drivers throughout the working day.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Liaise with internal stakeholders including Customer Service, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations teams.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Escalate operational issues where appropriate and provide timely updates to key stakeholders.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monitor transport performance against key operational and service metrics.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Support continuous improvement initiatives across the transport function.</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About You</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">To be successful in this role, you will possess:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong route planning and logical problem-solving skills.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to make effective decisions under pressure.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A proactive and customer-focused approach.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good commercial awareness with the ability to balance service and cost efficiency.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience using transport planning, routing, or fleet management systems.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Desirable Experience</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous experience within transport planning, logistics, or fleet operations.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Knowledge of ADR regulations and hazardous goods transport.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Understanding of driver hours legislation and transport compliance</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience within tanker, fuel, or distribution operations.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Familiarity with routing and optimisation software such as Codas or similar systems.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What's on Offer?</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The opportunity to join a well-established national distribution business.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ongoing training and development within transport planning and optimisation.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Exposure to wider transport operations, compliance, and operational improvement projects.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Opportunities for career development and progression within the business.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A challenging and rewarding role within a fast-paced logistics environment.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you're looking to develop your career within transport planning and want to join a business where your decisions have a direct impact on operational performance and customer service, we'd be pleased to hear from you</p>