Distribution Route Planner

Annual Salary 34671 plus a great range of benefits

Sunday - Thursday 10:30AM - 20:00PM (45 Hours PW)

Newark

Great opportunity for an experienced Planner to join our distribution and logistics team at ourNewark Depot. You will be joining a small team that keep our network running ensuring we deliver an exceptional level of service to our customers.

Youll be responsible for making sure all routes are optimised so that operational targets are achieved your amazing planning and organisational skills will be critical to your success. With no two days the same you will need to be able to adapt accordingly and deal with unexpected issues as they arise ensuring that all stakeholders are communicated with in an effective and timely manner. As you would expect within logistics this is a deadline driven role where you will need to balance the needs of drivers customers and account managers staying calm and focused to get the job done. Working closely with depot operational colleagues you will also review and refine delivery schedules to ensure maximum efficiency and analyse data from a variety of systems and sources to identify areas for future improvements.

To join us in this role you will be an experienced planner with a good knowledge of the area. You will have a good understanding of driver working time have used transport planning software and be confident using Microsoft Excel. Experience of SAP would be an advantage but is not essential. Youll have an enthusiastic can-do attitude using your experience and logical thinking to overcome challenges as they arise to ensure a positive outcome. This is a great role that offers the opportunity for progression within a large organisation.

In return we offer a great package including salary generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more pension plus huge discounts on award- winning addition youll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development Brakes you can really be anything you want to be!

People join us for the stability and security. But they stay for our fun and friendly culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be. Join us and discover all sorts of opportunities to develop your career with us as well as a range of great benefits.

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation we are the UKs largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nations most famous pubs and restaurants as well as schools caterers care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us and our 6000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And were growing!

Additional Information :

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We dont want you to fit our culture we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We dont just look at your CV were more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. Well do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation we are the UKs largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nations most famous pubs and restaurants as well as schools caterers care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us and our 8000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And were growing!  

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time