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Distribution Route Planner
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Distribution Route Planner
Job Description
Route Planner
Annual Salary: £41,000 plus a great range of benefits
Working Hours: Sunday - Thursday (Shift Patterns to be discussed)
Hours per Week: 45 Hours
About the Role
Great opportunity for an experienced Route Planner to join our distribution and logistics team at our Fresh Direct site in Bicester. You will be joining a small team that keep our network running, ensuring we deliver an exceptional level of service to our customers.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all routes are optimised so that operational targets are achieved.
- Utilize planning and organisational skills to adapt and deal with unexpected issues.
- Communicate effectively and timely with all stakeholders.
- Balance the needs of drivers, customers, and account managers.
- Review and refine delivery schedules for maximum efficiency.
- Analyse data from various systems and sources to identify areas for future improvements.
Requirements
- Experienced planner with a good knowledge of the area.
- Good understanding of driver working time.
- Experience using transport planning software.
- Confidence using Microsoft Excel.
- Experience of SAP would be an advantage but is not essential.
- Enthusiastic, can-do attitude with logical thinking.
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Benefits
- Competitive monthly salary.
- 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory).
- Company pension.
- Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing.
- The option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family.
- Life assurance.
- Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop.
- The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices.
Additional Information
At Fresh Direct 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. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct 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.
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Fresh Direct
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.
Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Non Driver or Operative Roles)
Compensation: up to GBP 0 - yearly
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