Farm Trans
Planner UK
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Planner UK (Part-time, 0.7 FTE)
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Planner UK who can independently manage transport planning while balancing multiple priorities.
As a Planner, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining an efficient and reliable transport schedule across the supply chain. You will coordinate transport capacity, customer demand and available resources, while proactively responding to disruptions and operational challenges. Your work will contribute to high vehicle utilisation, on-time deliveries and excellent customer satisfaction.
Your Responsibilities include:
- Create and maintain daily and weekly transport plans based on customer demand.
- Analyse transport capacity, including vehicles and drivers, and align it with forecasted volumes.
- Coordinate with internal departments such as Warehouse and Customer Service, as well as external transport partners.
- Identify planning bottlenecks, delays and deviations, taking appropriate corrective action where necessary.
- Prioritise conflicting transport requests and operational disruptions while balancing customer expectations and operational feasibility.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and systems.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including On Time In Full (OTIF), vehicle utilisation and waiting times, and prepare performance reports.
- Ensure transport planning complies with all relevant legislation and regulations, including drivers' hours and loading restrictions.
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What We're Looking For
- 2–5 years of experience in a transport planning or logistics planning role.
- Experience working with Transport Management Systems (TMS).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently.
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- A part-time position (0.7 FTE) within an international and growing organisation.
- A competitive salary ranging from £2,225 to £2,860 per month (full-time equivalent), depending on your knowledge and experience.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment within a family-owned business.
About Farm Trans
Farm Trans is a growing international family-owned company specialising in food logistics. We provide reliable and efficient logistics solutions, ensuring products reach their destination safely and on time.
Our culture combines a personal approach with a strong focus on results. We offer you the opportunity to grow professionally, make a real impact and contribute to our ambitious plans for the future.
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