Full job descriptionJunior Transport Planner
Wigan
Competitive salary plus market leading benefits




Would suit a Transport Administrator, a Junior Transport Planner or a Supply Chain Graduate with placement year.


Our client is a product sourcing company and supplier to retail who due to continued growth now have an excellent opportunity for a Junior Transport Planner to join their team in Wigan.


Your role will be to:


*Assist with daily route planning and vehicle scheduling activities.
*Support the optimisation of routes to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
*Control booking capacity for all sites, ensuring we are compliant with lead time SLAs
*Liaise with customer service, warehouse, and operational teams to ensure smooth delivery execution.
*Ensure compliance with transport legislation, driver hours regulations and company policies.
*Produce daily vehicle utilisation reports for key stakeholders
*Provide administrative support to the transport planning team.




The successful candidate will have:


*Previous route/transport planning experience of at least 12-months is desirable although on the job training will be provided
*Previous administrative experience is essential
*Good knowledge of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word and Outlook)
*5x GCSE’s (English and Maths included)
*Possess good attention to detail and have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
*Good communication skills
*You should be reliable, trust worthy and a good team player
*A degree level candidate is desirable but non-graduates with specific jobs skills, personal attributes and working experience in transport planning will also be considered.




In return our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities.


Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16888