Company description: XPO, Inc Job description: Need something exciting, thats going to keep you on your toes? We are looking for anTransport Specialist (Planning) for our customer site in Portbury As aTransport Specialist youll be supporting in delivering day to day transport operation tasks. Pay, benefits and more: Were looking topay up to £30,700 per annum.In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. Youll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other benefits. What youll do on a typical day: Operations Scheduling and allocating of deliveries for both XPO core fleet (40 daily) and external hauliers (50 daily). Building relationships with Third Party hauliers and internal XPO sites Maximising driver and vehicle utilisation. Monitor vehicle delivery progress in real time. Monitor driver performance and variances in expected drivers hours, breaks, POAs and route deviations. Provide customer ETAs, haulier, and supplier communication. Provide support and assist in the debriefing of LGV Drivers and processing applicable admin and compliance paperwork. Service Levels Ensuring deliveries are made on time. Reporting of any late deliveries to the customer. Communicate as necessary with the Management Team/Customer, on all matters that may affect service levels or impact on other operations. Additional Tasks Assisting in booking in and dispatching of both XPO core fleet (40 daily) and external hauliers (50 daily). Ensure full compliance with company policy and procedures. To undertake any relevant training events in line with own personal development needs and business requirements To undertake any other reasonable task as required. Experience required: Demonstrable transport planning and driver management experience. Experience of collaborating closely with a customer, preferably on a customer site Good geographical knowledge Able to challenge poor performance and communicate effectively. Be part of something big. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesnt precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please dont hesitate to let us know. ADZN1_UKTJ