Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.
We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.
As a Transport Planner, you'll play a key role at the centre of our Network Planning Centre (NPC), the heart of Gist’s transport function.
The role is based at our Head Office in Chineham and we are looking for candidates who can commit to a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, working 6:30-18:30.
What’s in it for you?
* £30,000 per annum
* 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
* 20 days’ annual leave (rising with length of service)
* Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
* Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
* Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
* Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
* A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key.
What will you do & what will you need
As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning products through the Gist network for well-known retailers. Strong communication skills will be vital to ensuring a solid relationship with depots and customers throughout the UK. Working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage creativeness and thinking outside the box to ensure that efficient plans are created. Your responsibilities will entail tasks such as:
* Planning product from food manufacturers to regional distribution centres, minimising the amount of routes and exceeding key performance indicator (KPI) targets.
* Reviewing depot & customer plans to highlight potential cost-saving initiatives.
* Review and plan the replenishment of delivery equipment back from regional distribution centres to suppliers depending on supplier requirements.
* React to live customer issues, communicating professionally over email and phone.
Who are we
At Gist, we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything we do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era.
Apply today and join us on the road to success
Upon application, if successful, you will be contacted by a member of the team and booked onto an initial introduction call to discuss the role at hand and next steps. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.
Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.
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