Company description: XPO, Inc Job description: Logistics done differently Ready for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Ready to join an operation as its growing? We are looking for someone like you.Were currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to be based at our site in Leicester on our contract with Kingspan. As part of this busy transport operation, covering Mon to Fri. Pay, benefits and more: Were looking to offer a salary of up to £32,000per 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 perks. What youll do on a typical day: The planning of all orders / shipments for the Kingspan contract within the timeframes set by the SLA Planning of XPO core fleet resource across all Kingspan sites, with full use of TMS and associated optimisation software Subcontractor planning, allocating all work through TMS ensuring haulier partners confirm jobs assigned to them with correct cost allocation Ensure all sub-contractor costs are entered into WTS Representing the Planning Team in the daily Ops calls. Updating the Kingspan CS team in an accurate and timely manner ensuring that all information relating to at risk or failed loads is shared. Acting as a liaison point between Kingspan CS and the XPO Transport Team Ensure all collections are planned and updated on the planning sheet. Proactively plan any urgent orders and communicate the delivery date to Kingspan. Ensure Kingspan are notified in a timely manner of any date changes/ failed orders including reasons why, ensuring they are re-dated and re-planned ASAP Ensure all core fleet is allocated, ensuring all fleet is utilised effectively Immediate escalation to the Planning Manager ./ Supervisor for any non-conformance to the daily plan What you need to succeed at XPO: Its important you have exposure of working in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Experience within transport and a good understanding of compliance and driver hours would be beneficial 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