A quick look at the role
Working in a busy logistics environment, the Transport Planner is responsible for routing. As a waste management company, they are a vital part of our operation. You will be responsible for effectively managing workload at the depots, utilizing geographical knowledge, routing software, and information to ensure they are working as effectively as possible.
Your Core Responsibilities
1. Use software systems and geographical knowledge to plan the routing of vehicles to ensure route optimisation.
2. Monitor capacity at depots to ensure maximum waste segregation by ensuring that vehicles are routed to the correct depot depending on the depot's capacity.
3. Liaise with Depot teams and Logistics Manager to ensure service success KPI's are achieved.
4. Support the regions in managing resources to ensure we make the best use of available vehicles and staff.
5. Monitor and investigate all subcontracted work regularly and internalise the work where possible whilst ensuring the customer and business targets are met.
6. Support the business with acquisitions by integrating new work into existing routes and achieving synergy savings for the business.
7. Facilitate the mobilisation and internalisation of work that is driven from central teams (sub-contract/corporate accounts).
8. Seek optimisation and efficiencies in the regions, enhancing their ability to optimise their trucks and resources.
9. Planning software systems such as Logix are their prime work tool. This is a key role that interfaces with many functional teams in I&C, and as such, stakeholder management and communication skills are key.
Our Essential Requirements
1. Proven track record within logistics and haulage industry.
2. General management and operational experience of multi-fleet operations.
3. Well-organised with excellent attention to detail.
Changing The Way People Think About Waste
At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it, or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,500 people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it's why we're the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management.
Dedicated to diversity.
At Biffa, we believe different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It's why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
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