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Transport Planner – Gist in Partnership with M&S
About the Role
Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.
We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality, striving to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us in bringing your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.
As a Transport Planner, you’ll be responsible for planning products through the Gist network for Marks & Spencer. Strong communication skills will be vital to ensuring solid relationships with depots and customers across the UK. Working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage creativity and innovative thinking to ensure efficient and effective planning.
What’s in it for you?
Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits that make working here truly special:
- 20% M&S discount on most things (fashion, furniture, food)
- 20 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
- Discounted healthcare cash plan
- Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (with life assurance up to 4x salary)
- Access to extensive wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- A first-class welcome via tailored induction and a range of training schemes for professional development
- Cycle to work scheme
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Role Details
- Working Pattern: 4-day onsite / 4-day off duty, 7:00am–7:00pm
- Location: Basingstoke, Chineham
What You’ll Do
Using the Paragon Software planning tool, produce efficient transport plans for depots and associated customers while adhering to strict service requirements. You’ll:
- Analyse plans to identify network opportunities that reduce costs, drive efficiency, minimise environmental impact, and maximise profits
- Collaborate with operational teams to facilitate the delivery of key initiatives
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, challenge-driven professional with:
- A passionate and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to perform under pressure and thrive in fast-paced environments
- Strong ability to work both independently and within teams
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Preferable experience in road transport scheduling
- **Knowledge of **Workload Tolerance Daily (WT&D) requirements and drivers’ hours
- Strong IT proficiency
- Creative problem-solving mindset
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Why Gist?
At Gist, our core values are safety and people-driven, ensuring a progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical work culture.
We foster a performance-focused and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to develop and connect with our M&S vision and goals. Safety, health, and wellbeing are a priority, and we fully align with M&S’s Plan A sustainability commitments.
As part of the M&S group, Gist is at the forefront of transforming retail into a greener, faster, and more inspiring industry. Join us and make an immediate impact on this exciting journey.
Gist is committed to inclusivity and values accessibility. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we’re HERE to meet your needs.
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